Microsoft KB Archive/95995

= WFWG Err Msg with an ATI Mach 32: \DEV\MS2000$ Error... =

Article ID: 95995

Article Last Modified on 10/8/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1

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This article was previously published under Q95995



SYMPTOMS
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


WORKAROUND
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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Keywords: KB95995

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