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IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - Error loading large fonts in Windows for Workgroups

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After switching to a resolution with large fonts from the S3 Refresh Utility and restarting the system, the following error message is displayed:

"Error loading 8514SYS.FON"

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to the IBM PC300PL Series 6862/6892 systems equipped with an integrated AGP S3 Trio 3D SVGA video controller and installed with Microsoft Windows for Workgroups.

FIX:
When switching to resolutions with large fonts, the standard Windows utilities (Windows or DOS based) must be used instead of the S3 Refresh Utility.

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SAS KEYWORDS:
CDT CDTERR CDTOPER WFW
D/T6862 D/T6892 6862 6892
UNCLASSIFIED 89119 89119F_1

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Hint Category

DOS/Windows 3.x, Retain, Video

Date Created

04-05-98

Last Updated

25-01-99

Revision Date

04-05-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6862, 6892

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163572

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