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Fibre Channel Solutions - Netfinity 5000: Windows NT installation fails, system halted
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Source: RETAIN tip H166308
Abstract:
Netfinity 5000: Windows NT installation fails, system halted
Symptom:
The installation of Windows NT fails when the Fibre Channel Host Bus adapter is installed on bus-1 with another PCI card installed on the same bus (slots 1-4).
Note: This problem is not seen when the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is on bus-0, slot5.
The installation of Windows NT fails during the blue screen of Windows NT with the following message:
"Call your Hardware Vendor, system Halted"
Note: This is after mass storage devices are loaded and the system reboots.
Problem isolation aids:
Fix:
Two possible fixes:
1. Press F6 during the "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware..." message. Load driver(s) for Fibre Channel Host Bus adapter at this time.
Note: If this fails, use second fix (below).
2. Install Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Card and driver after Windows NT has been completely installed.
Details:
A number of drivers are loaded by default in order to be able to install from the CD without special driver diskettes. These drivers ask Windows NT for specific resources, and if no other driver has claimed them, will attempt their private detection methods. These drivers are ones that are submitted to Microsoft for inclusion on the CD. If the driver is loaded, it will claim its addresses. These private detection methods may try to talk to areas they do not own in incompatible ways.
Trademarks:
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
SAS keywords:
PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, WINDOWS, NT, INSTALLATION, ERROR, 8659PROG, 8659ERR, 8659ADPT, FIBRE, CHANNEL, HOST, BUS, 102972
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Document Category |
Windows NT, Retain | |
Date Created |
16-04-99 | |
Last Updated |
19-05-99 | |
Revision Date |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
Product Family |
Fibre Channel Solutions, Netfinity 5000 | |
Machine Type |
Various, 8659 | |
Model |
ALL | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H166308 | |
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Date last altered: A99/04/15 |