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IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6889)/IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - Unattended install fails with Windows NT 4.0

Applicable to: World-Wide

Problem:
Windows NT 4.0 unattended install fails.

Permanent Solution:
If Customer wishes to perform a Windows NT 4.0 unattended install , they must do the following:

1. Copy HAL*.DLL from the directory containing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 files to the original Windows NT 4.0 I386 directory.

2. Perform a complete install of the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 during the install process as usual.

Note: PCI Busmastering MUST be enabled in system BIOS in order for unattended install to work using the on-board 10/100 Ethernet controller or IBM EtherJet adapter.

Explanation:
Full AGP video Support was not added to Windows NT 4.0 until Service Pack 3.

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Hint Category

Networking, Windows NT

Date Created

11-06-98

Last Updated

29-06-98

Revision Date

25-06-99

Brand

IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC

Product Family

M Pro, PC 300PL

Machine Type

6889, 6862, 6892

Model

all

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