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Servers - S3 video driver may not load with some communication adapters
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Source: RETAIN tip H166163
Abstract: S3 video driver may not load with some communication adapters
Symptom:
If you install the IBM S3 video driver and restart the system Windows NT will revert back to standard VGA mode, if a IBM SDLC, 3270 and 5250 PCI adapter is installed.
Problem isolation aids:
The system is any of the following IBM servers:
The S3 Video Device Driver for the On-board Video Adapter is affected.
Fix:
- This behavior is fixed in version 3.24.16 of the video driver.
- The target date for the release is scheduled for: April 1999.
- It will be available from the following URL: http://www.pc.ibm.com/searchfiles.html Search on 'S3 video'.
Workaround:
Use the standard VGA driver that ships with Windows NT or Windows Terminal Server.
Trademarks:
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other company, product and service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others.
SAS Keywords:
PSY2, NETFINITY, VIDEO, UNCLASSIFIED, 7000-M10, D/T8680, 7000, D/T8651, 5500-M20, D/T8662, 5500-M10, D/T8661, 5500, D/T8660, 5000, D/T8659, S3, NT, BLACK, BLUE, HANG, TERMINAL, SDLC, 3270, 5250
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Document Category |
Video, Windows NT, Retain | |
Date Created |
12-04-99 | |
Last Updated |
12-04-99 | |
Revision Date |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
Product Family |
Netfinity 5000, Netfinity 5500, Netfinity 5500 M10, Netfinity 5500 M20, Netfinity 7000, Netfinity 7000 M10 | |
Machine Type |
8659, 8660, 8661, 8662, 8651, 8680 | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H166163 | |
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Date last altered: A99/03/26 |