ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 "Non-Accessible Boot Device" (107358)


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 Q107358

SYMPTOMS

Windows NT does not install properly on ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 computers. Please note that this computer is not supported by Windows NT at this time.

After the first reboot during Windows NT setup [after Disk 9], the following message is displayed:
Non-accessible boot device.
The same problem exists with CD-ROM installs.

CAUSE

The ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 computer is not supported by Windows NT at this time. In addition, problems have been encountered with its NCR53C94 SCSI controller.

RESOLUTION

The following procedure has been found to resolve this problem. However, it is not confirmed. Microsoft does not warranty this procedure and does not officially support the ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 in any manner.

  1. Acquire ICL System BIOS version (1.13) or later from ICL (British manufacturer).
  2. Disable the on-board SCSI controller.
  3. Replace the default NCR53C94 SCSI controller with one supported by Windows NT such as an Adaptec 1540b.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB107358
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