STOP Screens During Installation

When you attempt to install Windows NT on a new computer, an unsuccessful installation can result in a STOP screen. When a STOP screen appears, first check the compatibility of the computer and its peripheral hardware. To do this, refer to the latest Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Computers and associated hardware that appear in the HCL were tested to determine how well they work with Windows NT. These computers have gone through rigorous component and compatibility testing by Microsoft. The HCL is available in the Windows NT Resource Kit and is updated frequently with newly tested hardware.

If the hardware you are using is not included on the Windows NT HCL, contact the hardware manufacturer as a first-line resource for available information, newly tested hardware, and/or BIOS and firmware revisions. It may also help to reduce hardware components to a minimum to pinpoint installation conflicts.