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Document ID: MCGN-3N9NX3

IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6898) - System hangs with BusLogic SCSI adapters in Windows NT

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
The Buslogic SCSI adapter is recognized in BIOS, but the system locks at the blue Windows NT operating system selection screen during boot.

Problem isolation aids:
The hang condition is seen with, but not limited to, the BusLogic Fast SCSI PCI host adapter.

Fix:
PCI Parity generation must be disabled under PCI Control via the following steps:

1. Press <F1> during post to run the setup utility.
2. Highlight "Advanced Setup" and press <Enter>.
3. Highlight "PCI Control" and press <Enter>.
4. Highlight "PCI Parity" and change to Disabled.
5. Save the change and reboot the system.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2ADPT PSY2OEM
PSY2MCD PSVP PSVPERR PSVPOEM
PVPADPT PSVPMCD D/T6898 6898
76332 76332F_1 UNCLASSIFIED

Search Keywords

SCSI, BusLogic, Windows NT

Hint Category

Retain, SCSI, Windows NT

Date Created

27-10-97

Last Updated

09-04-98

Revision Date

08-04-99

Brand

IBM IntelliStation

Product Family

M Pro

Machine Type

6898

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H082086

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