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Aptiva - Caesar II DOS hardware requirements

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
CAESAR II Known Quirks and Solutions

Problem Isolation Aid:
None

Fix:
1. The install GPFs when installing on a system with which does not have enough free hard disk space.
2. The Sierra CPU test, used with the US released CDs, fails when used on a system with the Cyrix M1 processor.
3. Caesar II is set to run in DOS mode. It is recommended that users play Caesar II in DOS mode only.
4. When installing Caesar II via the Aptiva Installer or via running the Setup program from the Caesar II CD the sound configuration utility is not started after the install is completed. To configure sound for Caesar II users must run the Caesar II sound configuration utility. After installing Caesar II an icon is added to the Sierra Program Folder called Caesar II Set Sound. This icon is used to run the sound configuration utility. This program is set to run in DOS mode. Users must match their Caesar II sound settings to that of Mwave's sound settings. Information about setting Mwave's DOS mode sound configuration is located in the "How Do I" section of the Aptiva Helper. Information about DOS games sound configuration utilities is located in the "How Do I" section of the Aptiva Helper.

Search Keywords

DOS

Hint Category

Entertainment Software, Software Installation/Configuration

Date Created

12-09-96

Last Updated

15-03-99

Revision Date

15-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2134, 2176

Model

Various

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