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Q206081: NMI Parity Errors on NCR WorldMark 4300 Pentium Pro

Article: Q206081
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install Windows NT 3.51 on an NCR WorldMark 4300 Pentium Pro
computer, you may receive non-maskable interrupt (NMI) parity errors.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue:

1. Activate the computer's BIOS Setup tool.

2. Click Advanced, and then click Advanced Chipset Configuration.

3. Click Disable PERR Mode.

4. Quit the BIOS Setup tool, restart the computer, and then begin the Windows NT
  3.51 installation process.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information, please contact NCR Technical Support for further details
concerning this issue or go to NCR's Web site at:

  http://www.ncr.com/


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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : winnt:3.51
Issue type        : kbprb

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