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Aptiva - 2140/2142 Pentium II systems fail warm boot

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Abstract:
2140/2142 systems equipped with the Pentium II processor may not warm boot correctly from Windows 95.

Symptom:
When the control-alt-delete key sequence is pressed twice to restart the system, the system will lock during the subsequent boot at the Windows 95 splash screen.

Solution:
Do not used the control-alt-delete key sequence twice to restart the system. Instead, use the control-alt-delete key sequence once to get to the Close Program menu and select the 'shut down' button. Alternatively, Use the mouse to select Start | Shut down | reboot | OK.

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Windows 95

Date Created

20-08-98

Last Updated

10-03-99

Revision Date

10-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2140, 2142

Model

L5H; 4Y2; L51; 4Y3; L61; 4Y4; L35; L45; L44; L46; L71; 4Y6; L7M; LQ4; LQ5; LQ7; L66; L67; L87; S61; 4Y1; S6F; S6H; S62; S6S; S47; S35; S45; S36; S46; SQ1; SQ2; S57; S67; SG1; SV1; SG2; LG4; LV4; LG5; LV5

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