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Q173540: ATI Mach32 Video Card Needs New Driver After Upgrade

Article: Q173540
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbhw kbsetup kbHardware
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you upgrade a system from Windows NT 3.51 to Windows NT 4.0, the Settings
window in Display Properties comes up and prompts you to install a new driver
every time the system restarts.

If the system is restarted from the Default option in Boot.ini (which is the
first entry), the Display Properties screen reappears. If the system is
restarted in VGA mode, there is no message.

CAUSE
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The upgrade process could not determine the correct video driver to install. You
must upgrade the video driver manually.

WORKAROUND
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To manually install the correct driver:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Display, and then click the Settings tab.

2. Click the Display Type button, and then click the Change button.

3. Select ATI Technologies in the Manufacturers menu.

4. Select ATI Technologies 8514 ULTRA in the Display menu.

5. Install the drivers.
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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbhw kbsetup kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0

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