DOCUMENT:Q268707  08-AUG-2001  [winnt]
TITLE   :Problems Using DPT Adapter Model PM1554U2 with RAID 5
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:winnt:4.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbhw kbsetup kbHardware

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using a DPT SmartRAID V (DPT Decade) adapter model PM1554U2 with
RAID 5, you may be unable to start your computer, or you may not be able to
complete Windows NT Setup.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if you are not using the model PM1554U2 adapter with an
RA4050 accelerator and a minimum of 16 megabytes (MBs) of cache.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, contact DPT technical support to inquire about the
availability of a fix for this issue. For information about how to do so, please
view the following DPT Web site:

   http://www.dpt.com/techsup

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

Additional query words: scsi

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Keywords          : kbhw kbsetup kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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