Setup indicates a device is not responding (due to hardware malfunction).
Cause:
A device may be malfunctioning, or it may not be correctly installed. The hardware malfunction is interfering with Windows 95 Setup.
Solution:
Carefully re-check the installation of the device that Windows 95 Setup says is not responding.
Do one or both of the following until Setup runs successfully:
CAUTION: The following procedure should be performed by a qualified computer technician.
1) To re-check the installation of the device that Setup says is not responding, do one or more of the following:
a) External devices only: Make sure the power is on.
b) Network problem: Carefully check the network cable connection to the network interface card.
c) Make sure all cables are securely and correctly connected.
d) Internal devices or interface cards only: Make sure all adapter cards are firmly seated in a compatible slot.
e) Re-check the connection and orientation of all data cables.
f) Run Setup to verify that all CMOS settings are correct for the problem device.
g) Re-run Windows 95 Setup in 'Safe Recovery' mode.
2) Run Setup without the device causing the problem:
NOTE: This step will obviously not be possible if the device is REQUIRED for Setup to run.
a) Disconnect or remove the device.
b) Re-run Windows 95 Setup in 'Safe Recovery' mode.