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IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6889) - Mylex SCSI adapter halts system under Windows NT

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After installing the Mylex FlashPoint LT SCSI adapter device driver and rebooting the system, the system enters a hang condition when the SCSI adapter information is displayed on the screen.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Series 6889 systems configured with a Mylex (Buslogic) FlashPoint LT SCSI adapter.

FIX:
Disable PCI Bus parity in F1 Setup via the following steps:

1. During POST, press <F1> to run the Setup utility.
2. Highlight Advanced Setup and press <Enter>.
3. Go to PCI Control, PCI Parity, and change the setting to "Disabled."
4. Save the changes and restart the system.

Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FlashPoint LT is a trademark of Mylex Corporation.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PWS PWSERR PWSOEM BUSLOGIC
D/T6889 6889 UNCLASSIFIED 85175
85175F_1

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Adapter Cards, Retain, SCSI, Windows NT

Date Created

22-04-98

Last Updated

26-04-99

Revision Date

06-05-2000

Brand

IBM IntelliStation

Product Family

M Pro

Machine Type

6897

Model

All

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163405

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