Resource Conflict in Event Viewer with Diamond Viper Video Card (124543)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q124543

SYMPTOMS

If you have a Diamond Viper VLB video card (BIOS revision 2) installed, the card does not initialize with the Diamond Viper driver. Event Viewer reports a resource conflict.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem:

  1. In the Control Panel window, choose the Display icon.
  2. Choose the Change Display Type button.
  3. In the Adapter Type box, choose the Change button.
  4. Select the Weitek P9000 Graphics Adapter (not one of the Diamond devices).
  5. Set the hex memory to 80 000 000 (not the first choice of 04 000 000).
  6. Install one of the following BIOS revisions: 3.09, 2.04, or 1.14.
The Diamond Viper video card discussed here is manufactured by Diamond Computer Systems, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:KB124543
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