Article: Q95995
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
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Last Modified: 08-OCT-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use Microsoft Windows for Workgroups with a video card using the Mach
32 accelerator chip, the following error message appears during startup:
\DEV\MS2000$ Error: Hardware does not respond.
This problem occurs with various network and video cards.
CAUSE
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WORKAROUND
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With some network interface cards (NICs), you can work around this problem by
changing the card from 16-bit mode to 8-bit mode. For example, the Artisoft AE2
and AE3 network cards can be placed in 8-bit mode with jumper W9. For specific
instruction about changing this setting, refer to the documentation for the
card. For more information, contact the card vendor.
MORE INFORMATION
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or reliability.
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Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310
Version : WINDOWS:3.1
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