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IBM PC330/PC350 - System hang setting baud rate to 19.2

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Symptom :
IBM PC 300 Series 6576/6586 systems may exhibit a system hang condition when setting the baud rate to 19200 (19.2) using the DOS MODE command. For example; "mode com1: baud=19200" or "mode com2:19,n,7,1,n" entered at the DOS prompt may cause the system to hang immediately.

Problem Isolation Aids :
The Flash BIOS level of the system is LPJT49A, LPJT51A, LPJT52A, LPJT53A, or LPJT56A. Access the Setup Utility by pressing F1 during the memory count. View the Flash BIOS level in the Product Data section.

Fix :
Install Flash BIOS update level 59A or higher.
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SAS Keywords :
PSVP PSY2 PSVPPROG PSY2PROG
PSVPERR PSY2ERR PC 330 IBMPC
PSVPCOMM PSY2COMM PSVPADPT PSY2ADPT
D/T6586 SERIAL PORT

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Hint Category

Communications, DOS/Windows 3.x, Lock-up/Hang, Retain

Date Created

02-10-96

Last Updated

25-01-99

Revision Date

19-05-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350

Machine Type

6576, 6586

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H134235

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