Windows NT Reboots Constantly w/ AMI BIOS

 Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
Article ID: Q117714
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

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.

Additional query words: prodnt REBOOTING loop
Keywords : kbother ntboot
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
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