Incorrect Error Message with a B1 Stepping 386 DX CPU (103398)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q103398

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows NT on a B1 stepping of the Intel 386 DX CPU, you may receive the following error message:
Your system may be using an early version of the Intel 386(TM) DX CPU which is not supported in this beta version of Windows NT. Please contact Intel at 1-800-228-4561, in Europe at 44-793-431144, or 1-503-629-7354 to determine if you need to acquire an Intel 386 CPU upgrade.
This error message should not contain the word beta, it should read as follows:
Your system may be using an early version of the Intel 386(TM) DX CPU which is not supported in this version of Windows NT. Please contact Intel at 1-800-228-4561, in Europe at 44-793-431144, or 1-503-629-7354 to determine if you need to acquire an Intel 386 CPU upgrade.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/12/2004
Keywords:kbsetup KB103398
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