WINMSD Reports MIPS R4400 Processor Chip As R4000 (113351)


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 Q113351

SYMPTOMS

If you run Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server on a machine that uses the MIPS R4400 processor, WINMSD.EXE (the Windows NT Diagnostic Utility) reports the CPU type as a MIPS R4000.

CAUSE

The cause is under investigation.

RESOLUTION

There is no resolution available at this time. This affects only how WINMSD detects the MIPS R4400: it does not affect performance or how Windows NT uses the processor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:KB113351
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