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IBM PS/2 - 486 upgrade hangs with 2 ESDI hard disks (8560, 8565, 8580)
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
8560, 8565 or 8580 systems that have a 486 DX33 or 486 BL2-66 Upgrade System Board installed may encounter BOOT problems with OS/2.
Problem Isolation Aids:
- Diagnostics configure the two ESDI hardfiles correctly.
- Diagnostics complete without error.
- Removing the "D" or second physical hardfile will allow the system to complete POST and BOOT successfully.
- The System Board Upgrade or 2nd hardfile was just installed.
- The system completes POST, beeps once and then hangs.
Fix:
No parts should be replaced in an attempt to fix this problem.
This problem has been fixed in Flash Bios version 1.31 (I1_38-80.DAT).
For a copy of the latest BIOS Level, please Double Click here:-
If the new Flash Bios, identified above, does not correct the problem, the servicer should use normal problem determination procedures to isolate the defect.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 REPLY PSY2OEM D/T8565
UP PSY2ADPT P/N71G2643 P/N71G2610
REPLY D/T8560 GRADE DUAL
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Date Created |
24-08-94 | |
Last Updated |
21-04-98 | |
Revision Date |
17-04-99 | |
Brand |
IBM PC | |
Product Family |
PS/2 | |
Machine Type |
8560, 8565, 8580 | |
Model |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H037657 | |
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