AST Plug and Play BIOS Is Not Registered as Plug and Play

Last reviewed: September 13, 1995
Article ID: Q124731

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

Your AST Plug and Play BIOS is not registered as Plug and Play capable in Microsoft Windows 95.

CAUSE

The AST Plug and Play BIOS contains incorrect information in its 16-bit protected-mode entry point. When Windows 95 detects this incorrect code in the AST BIOS it does not recognize the BIOS as Plug and Play capable.

RESOLUTION

You should contact AST about a possible update for your BIOS.

KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 winboot
Additional reference words: 95 plug n play 3rdparty winpnp

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Last reviewed: September 13, 1995
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