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IBM PC300PL - OS/2 screen toggles cause video corruption

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SYMPTOM:
When toggling between the OS/2 desktop, DOS full screen, and Windows (WinOS2) sessions, the "top" windows may become corrupted.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
The error is only seen in systems running OS/2 and using the onboard Matrox video.

FIX:
The condition can be corrected by either of the following methods:

1. Use the WinOS2 icons to launch a WinOS2 session.

2. Change the VIDEO SWITCH NOTIFICATION value for the DOS Full Screen icon used to launch WinOS2:

-Right click on the icon used to launch the DOS session.
-Select Properties.
-Go to the Session tab.
-Click the DOS properties button.
-Scroll down the list and highlight the VIDEO SWITCH NOTIFICATION setting.
-Change the value to ON.

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SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2OPER PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPOPER D/T6562 D/T6592
6562 6592 67504F_1 UNCLASSIFIED


Search Keywords

Maxtor, OS/2

Hint Category

Retain, OS/2

Date Created

09-09-97

Last Updated

24-02-99

Revision Date

23-02-2000

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6562, 6592

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H16921

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