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Q242081: NT 4.0 SP4 causes computer with Adaptec AAA-13x adapter to hang.

Article: Q242081
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you apply Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 to a computer with an
Adaptec AAA-13x RAID host adapter, the computer may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur when you use the Cda1000.sys driver.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the AAA Family Manager Set version
2.2 for the AAA-131 Family, available from the Adaptec Web site at:

  http://www.adaptec.com/support/overview/aaa130.html

The AAA Family Manager Set version 2.2 for the AAA-131 Family contains the
updated Cda1000.sys driver.

MORE INFORMATION
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The file has the following attributes:

  File: Aaafms22.exe
  Date: 08/27/98
  Size: 338 KB (346,616 bytes)
  Description: AAA Family Manager Set version 2.2 required for Windows NT 4.0
  Service Pack 4

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Additional query words: nt 4.0 raid crash lock

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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