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NT 4.0 server boot up error

Whenever I boot up one of my NT 4.0 servers I get the following error, "the following boot-start or system-start driver failed to load CPQSDM".

Pete Long

sounds like a compaq driver to me :) have you installed the latest HP sofpaq?

Cameron888

This file relates to the Compaq SCSI Device Monitor, which handles SCSI devices attached to your Compaq. It sounds like the problem stems from the SCSI Device Monitor being active without any devices on the SCSI bus.

I did some digging on the net and found some information for you. Hope it helps.... /c

------------------------Reportedly from Compaq---------------------

Please be informed that the error will appear if there are no SCSI devices attached on the embedded SCSI controller with the SCSI INFORMATION agent set active.

To resolve the issue, we suggest the following:

1. Set the SCSI INFORMATION agent inactive through Compaq Management Agents Applet under Control Panel. Allow the agents to stop and restart themselves. Then reboot.

If this doesn't resolve the error, then:

2. Under Control Panel DEVICES, Disable the Compaq SCSI Device Monitor (CPQSDM). Then Reboot.

This will prevent the error. If you want to attach a tape drive in the future, then you can re-enable the agent or SCSI Device Monitor at that time.

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seafrai

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The problem is I have a tape drive so If I disable the SCSI Device Monitor it won't work.

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Wayne Barron

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Wayne Barron

Nice to see this old one taken care of after 15-months.