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IBM PC330/PC350 - Problems accessing Windows 3.1 after upgrading BIOS

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PROBLEM:
After upgrading BIOS above level 25 on 6577/6587, Windows 3.1 does not run.

SYMPTOM:
When attempting to run Windows 3.1, the following may occur: a blank screen, a system hang, a return to the C: prompt, or an EMM386 error.

WORKAROUND:

Using DOS editor, disable 32-bit Disk Access in the [386 Enh Section] of the SYSTEM.INI file.

FIX:
A new version of the 32-bit disk access driver will be released to the BBS soon.

Keywords: Windows 3.1 BIOS

Search Keywords

Windows

Hint Category

DOS/Windows 3.x

Date Created

23-04-97

Last Updated

22-01-99

Revision Date

15-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350

Machine Type

6577, 6587

Model

Various

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