Windows NT 3.51 Compatibility Guide
  1. You must have a CD-ROM and a Hard Drive with Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51.
    Reason: Backup media is only offered on CD.

  2. The only application software options for Windows NT 3.51 is Microsoft Office 95 on CD.
    Reason: This is the only software app sold with NT 3.51 (Office 97 Pro/SBE is not offered).

  3. Virge GX
    Reason: No drivers for NT 3.51.

  4. Entertainment Bundle
    Reason: Windows 95 is the only option this was qualified with.

  5. The MMX Technology Bundle.
    Reason: (Operation system must be Win 95) (You can sell the MMX processor with WFW 3.11, NT 3.51 or NT 4.0 as long as the MMX bundle is not on the order.)

  6. Anything in the Epson Product Line. (PHLKIT022AAUS, PRNKIT044AAUS, PRNKIT045AAUS, PRNKIT046AAUS, PHLKIT020AAUS)
    Reason: No NT driver support for any of these kits.

  7. SMC ISA network cards.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  8. Pilot 5000 (Pocket Sized Organizer).
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  9. The Visioneer Scanner.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  10. Canon BJC-70 printer.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  11. Office 95 on Diskettes.
    Reason: (All systems sold with any version of Windows NT must have a CD ROM and a Hard Drive)
    Work Around: Office 95 must be on CD if combined with Win NT.

  12. The Iomega Internal ZIP.
    Reason: Can be sold with Windows 95 only. No driver support for other operating systems at this time.

  13. (2) Adaptec SCSI Controllers.
    Reason: Causes drive letter placement errors with software applications.

  14. Win NT 3.51 and any of the following items:
    • Iomega 1.3GB TBU
    • PCMCIA card reader (M/A Only)
    • Less than 16MB of memory
    • Fiji Modem
    • SMC ISA newtork with any Sound Card
    • Money 97 (Money 97 can only go with Windows 95)
Windows NT 4.0 Compatibility Guide
The following are not approved with Windows NT 4.0. *
  1. Any Ensoniq Sound Card with the Action Tec Card Reader (M/A Only)
    Reason: IRQ conflict.

  2. You must have a CD-ROM and a Hard Drive with Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51.
    Reason: Backup media is only offered on CD.

  3. The only application software options for Windows NT 4.0 are Microsoft Office 95 or Office 97 Pro/SBE on CD.

  4. Entertainment Bundle can only be sold with Windows 95.
    Reason: Windows 95 is the only option this was qualified with.

  5. The MMX Technology Bundle.
    Reason: (Operation system must be Win 95) (You can sell the MMX processor with WFW 3.11, NT 3.51 or NT 4.0 as long as the MMX bundle is not on the order.)

  6. Anything in the Epson Product Line. (PHLKIT022AAUS, PRNKIT044AAUS, PRNKIT045AAUS, PRNKIT046AAUS, PHLKIT020AAUS)
    Reason: No NT driver support for any of these kits.

  7. SMC ISA network cards.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  8. Pilot 5000 (Pocket Sized Organizer).
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  9. The Visioneer Scanner.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  10. Canon BJC-70 printer.
    Reason: No NT driver support.

  11. Office 95 on Diskettes.
    Reason: (All systems sold with any version of Windows NT must have a CD ROM and a Hard Drive)
    Work Around: Office 95 must be on CD if combined with Win NT.

  12. The Iomega Internal ZIP.
    Reason: Can be sold with Windows 95 only. No driver support for other operating systems at this time.

  13. Recordable CD-ROM.
    Reason: No drivers available.
    Work Around: Change the operating system to Win NT 3.51 or Win 95.

  14. (2) Adaptec SCSI Controllers.
    Reason: Causes drive letter placement errors with software applications.

  15. Money 97 (Money 97 can only go with Windows 95)

*These products' compatibility with Windows NT has not been determined.

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