Windows 95 Does Not Recognize Your Computer as Plug and Play (118628)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q118628

SYMPTOMS

Windows 95 does not recognize your machine as a Plug and Play computer even though you receive a message during startup that states:
Intel PnP BIOS Extensions Installed

CAUSE

Intel has developed some motherboards that are equipped with a Plug and Play BIOS that does not contain the run-time services necessary to configure motherboard devices.

An example of such a motherboard is the Intel P5/90. Gateway, and possibly other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ship computers with the P5/90 motherboard.

RESOLUTION

Consult your hardware vendor about upgrading your system BIOS to comply with the Plug and Play BIOS version 1.0a specification.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB118628
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