Windows NT Reboots Constantly w/ AMI BIOS (117714)


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 Q117714

SYMPTOMS

If you have AMI 1V version 1.0 BIOS dated 1-18-93 installed and it is not configured properly, your Windows NT computer reboots constantly.

CAUSE

The ROM BIOS configuration program allows for the configuration of caching above 16 megabytes (MB). With this option off, the computer operates as expected; if this option is enabled, Windows NT reboots constantly.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, make sure the option to configure caching above 16 MB is not selected.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by AMI, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbother KB117714
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