Microsoft KB Archive/135527

= Err Msg: Windows NT Could Not Be Started As Configured =

Article ID: 135527

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q135527





SYMPTOMS
After you make changes to your Windows NT configuration and restart your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Windows NT could not be started as configured. A previous working configuration was used instead.



CAUSE
This problem occurs on computers using an Award Modular BIOS version 4.50G, Award 4.50GP BIOS, or Award 4.50PG BIOS (the PG version supports Plug and Play).



RESOLUTION
According to Award Software, if you are using the Award Modular BIOS version 4.50G you can correct this problem by changing the following CMOS settings one at a time until the problem goes away:


 * Daylight Saving Time: disabled
 * DMACLOCK: SCLK-2
 * PRQ2detection: enabled
 * IDEHDDblockmode: disabled

NOTE: Some of these settings may not be available on all computers.

If you are using the Award 4.50PG BIOS, you can correct this problem by disabling the Daylight Saving Time setting.

You can also correct this problem by obtaining an updated Award BIOS from your computer manufacturer, or contact Award Software at (415) 968-4433.

The Award Modular BIOS discussed here is manufactured by Award Software, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 4.00startup fail pnp

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbfaq kbhardware KB135527

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