Err Msg: Windows NT Could Not Be Started As Configured

ID: Q135527

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

After you make changes to your Windows NT configuration and restart your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Windows NT could not be started as configured. A previous working configuration was used instead.

CAUSE

This problem occurs on computers using an Award Modular BIOS version 4.50G, Award 4.50GP BIOS, or Award 4.50PG BIOS (the PG version supports Plug and Play).

RESOLUTION

According to Award Software, if you are using the Award Modular BIOS version 4.50G you can correct this problem by changing the following CMOS settings one at a time until the problem goes away:

Daylight Savings Time: disabled

DMACLOCK: SCLK-2

PRQ2detection: enabled

IDEHDDblockmode: disabled

NOTE: Some of these settings may not be available on all computers.

If you are using the Award 4.50PG BIOS, you can correct this problem by disabling the Daylight Savings Time setting.

You can also correct this problem by obtaining an updated Award BIOS from your computer manufacturer, or contact Award Software at (415) 968-4433.

The Award Modular BIOS discussed here is manufactured by Award Software, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 4.00startup fail pnp

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbhw ntboot nthw ntui
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : winnt
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