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Q122646: Windows NT 3.5 Setup on AST Bravo LP466D Fails

Article: Q122646
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you create the three Setup floppy disks and reboot your computer when you
are installing Windows NT version 3.5 on an AST Bravo LP466D, the following
error message may appear:

  Windows NT could not start due to a computer disk hardware configuration
  problem.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the Flash BIOS on the computer is version 1.00.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, upgrade the Flash BIOS to version 1.06. You can
download the file called 516038.EXE, which is a self-extracting file, from AST
BBS at (714) 727-4132. For more information, call AST Technical Support at (800)
727-1278.

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

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