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TP 340CSE - System Lockup in DOS Environment
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
The system will lockup (hang) in DOS Shell when clicking on the A: drive without a diskette installed. The system may also have problems loading DOS programs.
Problem Isolation Guidance:
Occurs when the following line is in the AUTOEXEC.BAT:
LOADHIGH C: THINKPAD YPTF$013.COM.
Fix:
Both steps - BIOS upgrade and AUTOEXEC change are required:
1. Install the following BIOS fix: SYTPW140.EXE System Disk v.1.40-340CSE, 345, 370C
To obtain a copy of this update double click here:-
2. Install the following AUTOEXEC.BAT change:
Type REM in front of the following AUTOEXEC.BAT statement:
LOADHIGH C: THINKPAD YPTF$013.COM
The new line will be:
REM LOADHIGH C: THINKPAD YPTF$013.COM
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DOS/Windows 3.x | |
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Date Created |
13-02-96 | |
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Last Updated |
22-01-99 | |
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Revision Date |
02-04-2004 | |
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Brand |
IBM ThinkPad | |
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Product Family |
ThinkPad 340 | |
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Machine Type |
2610 | |
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Model |
Various | |
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H046161 | |
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