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Q161224: Error Message During Setup on DEC Ultra II Laptop

Article: Q161224
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are installing Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) on a DEC Ultra
II P133 or P150 laptop computer, you may receive an error message on a blue
screen.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Viking Memory 9443195a 16-MB add-on memory module
is installed in your computer. This memory module is incompatible with the DEC
Ultra II P133 and P150 laptop computers.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:

- Disable PC Audio in the computer's CMOS settings, and then run Setup again.

- Contact Viking Components or a hardware vendor to exchange the memory for a
  compatible module.

Additional query words: 95 fatal exception gpf page fault kberrmsg

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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