System Requirements
Windows NT 3.1 supported multiple platforms. Besides the x86 architecture, it could also be run on computers with MIPS R4000 and R4400 processors, as well a computers with an Alpha processor.
The minimum system requirements for the installation on x86-based systems were a 386 processor with 25 MHz, at least 12 megabytes of memory, 75 megabytes of hard drive space and a VGA graphics card. RISC systems required 16 megabytes of memory and 92 megabytes of hard drive spaces and needed a CD-ROM drive. For the Advanced Server, the requirements were a 386 processor with 16 megabytes of memory and 90 megabytes of hard drive space, or in the case of a RISC system 110 megabytes of hard drive space. Windows NT 3.1 supported multiprocessor systems with up to two processors, the Advanced Server supported up to four processors.
Due to an error in the processor detection routine, Windows NT 3.1 cannot be installed on Pentium II or newer processors. This problem was never fixed by Microsoft, but unofficial patches are available which allow the operating system to be installed.
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