DOCUMENT:Q107358  29-NOV-1993  [W_NT]
TITLE   :ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 "Non-Accessible Boot Device"
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.10
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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SUMMARY
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Windows NT does not install properly on ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 computers.
Please note that this computer is not supported by Windows NT at this time.

SYMPTOM
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After the first reboot during Windows NT setup [after Disk 9], the
following message is displayed:

   Non-accessible boot device.

The same problem exists with CD-ROM installs.

CAUSE
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The ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 computer is not supported by Windows NT at this
time. In addition, problems have been encountered with its NCR53C94 SCSI
controller.

RESOLUTION
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The following procedure has been found to resolve this problem. However, it
is not confirmed. Microsoft does not warranty this procedure and does not
officially support the ICL ErgoPRO DXG/66 in any manner.

1. Acquire ICL System BIOS version (1.13) or later from ICL (British
   manufacturer).

2. Disable the on-board SCSI controller.

3. Replace the default NCR53C94 SCSI controller with one supported by
   Windows NT such as an Adaptec 1540b.

Additional reference words: 3.10 Ergo Pro error
KBCategory:
KBSubCategory: hrdwr

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