WFWG Err Msg with an ATI Mach 32: \DEV\MS2000$ Error...

Last reviewed: December 21, 1994
Article ID: Q95995

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Windows for Workgroups with a video card using the Mach 32 accelerator chip, the following error message appears during startup:

   \DEV\MS2000$ Error: Hardware does not respond.

This problem occurs with various network and video cards.

WORKAROUND

With some network interface cards (NICs), you can work around this problem by changing the card from 16-bit mode to 8-bit mode. For example, the Artisoft AE2 and AE3 network cards can be placed in 8-bit mode with jumper W9. For specific instruction about changing this setting, refer to the documentation for the card. For more information, contact the card vendor.

MORE INFORMATION

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Last reviewed: December 21, 1994
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