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This error message is caused by the way memory is configured on Compaq SystemPro/XL and Compaq Prosignia computers. The factory default is | This error message is caused by the way memory is configured on Compaq SystemPro/XL and Compaq Prosignia computers. The factory default is "640K Linear." To successfully install Windows NT, you need to change this to "640K Compaq Compatible." | ||
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# At the first screen, press CTRL+A for Advanced Configuration. | # At the first screen, press CTRL+A for Advanced Configuration. | ||
# Press ENTER. | # Press ENTER. | ||
# Choose | # Choose "Configure computer" from the main menu. | ||
# From EISA Configuration Utility, choose | # From EISA Configuration Utility, choose "View or edit details." | ||
# Select Compaq Memory. | # Select Compaq Memory. | ||
# Select Base Memory and press ENTER. | # Select Base Memory and press ENTER. | ||
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# If asked to reconfigure memory addresses press OK. | # If asked to reconfigure memory addresses press OK. | ||
# Press F10. | # Press F10. | ||
# From EISA Configuration Utility choose | # From EISA Configuration Utility choose "Save and Exit." | ||
# Save the configuration and press OK to reboot. | # Save the configuration and press OK to reboot. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 19 July 2020
Article ID: 100348
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
This article was previously published under Q100348
SYMPTOMS
You may receive the following error message when installing Windows NT on a Compaq Prosignia or SystemPro/XL:
CAUSE
This error message is caused by the way memory is configured on Compaq SystemPro/XL and Compaq Prosignia computers. The factory default is "640K Linear." To successfully install Windows NT, you need to change this to "640K Compaq Compatible."
RESOLUTION
To make the necessary change, follow these steps:
- Boot your computer with the Compaq System Configuration disk.
- At the first screen, press CTRL+A for Advanced Configuration.
- Press ENTER.
- Choose "Configure computer" from the main menu.
- From EISA Configuration Utility, choose "View or edit details."
- Select Compaq Memory.
- Select Base Memory and press ENTER.
- Select 640 Kbytes, Compaq Compatible.
- Press ENTER.
- If asked to reconfigure memory addresses press OK.
- Press F10.
- From EISA Configuration Utility choose "Save and Exit."
- Save the configuration and press OK to reboot.
The Compaq Prosignia and SystemPro/XL are manufactured by Compaq Computer, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
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