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Q117714: Windows NT Reboots Constantly w/ AMI BIOS

Article: Q117714
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbother
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you have AMI 1V version 1.0 BIOS dated 1-18-93 installed and it is not
configured properly, your Windows NT computer reboots constantly.

CAUSE
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The ROM BIOS configuration program allows for the configuration of caching above
16 megabytes (MB). With this option off, the computer operates as expected; if
this option is enabled, Windows NT reboots constantly.

RESOLUTION
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To avoid this problem, make sure the option to configure caching above 16 MB is
not selected.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by AMI, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt REBOOTING loop
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Keywords          : kbother 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS310 kbWinNTAdvSerSearch kbWinNTAdvServ310 kbWinNTS310search kbWinNT310Search kbWinNTW310Search
Version           : 3.1

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