Adaptec AHA-2940 SCSI and Viper PCI Video Hang Windows NT Setup

 Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
Article ID: Q131260
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

Your computer with an Adaptec AHA-2940 SCSI PCI controller and a Viper PCI video card stops responding (hangs) during the text mode of Windows NT Setup.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround at this time. You must replace one of the cards.

STATUS

Adaptec is aware on this problem and is working on it.

KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: nthw
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 3.51

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Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
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