Parity Errors with DirectX Video Drivers (160016)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q160016

SYMPTOMS

After you install DirectX video drivers, you may receive the following error message when you start your computer:
System Error
Memory parity error detected.
System halted.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if all of the following conditions are true:

  • Your computer uses a chip set that checks parity on video memory.

  • The video memory on your video card is not parity memory.

  • A memory-mapped video driver such as a DirectX-enabled video driver is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this issue from occurring, do not install a memory mapped video driver.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the video memory capabilities of your video adapter, refer to your hardware documentation, or consult your hardware vendor.

REFERENCES

For additional information about parity error messages in Microsoft Windows, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

93521 Parity Errors in Windows 3.x

134503 Parity Error Messages May Indicate Bad Memory

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/13/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB160016
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