3.365 bytes

Service Hints & Tips

Document ID: LWIK-3TXP63

TP 600 -OS/2 Considerations

Applicable to: World-Wide

OS/2 Version 4.0 Considerations
o CardBus PC Cards are not supported under OS/2 Version 4.0.

o ZV Cards are not supported under OS/2 Version 4.0.

o OS/2's native mouse driver does not work with ThinkPad 600. The TrackPoint driver must be used.

o When installing OS/2 Version 4.0 on a hard disk with more than 4.3GB capacity, use the latest installation diskette available in the IBM Web.

o Under OS/2 Win-OS2 session, TrackPoint Scrolling function is not supported.

o If the COM port is configured correctly in OS/2 Version 4.0, but does not work, do the following:
1. Go to System Setup
2. Select Hardware Manager
3. Select Folder from the menu item
4. Select Properties
5. Under the default pulldown menu, select "NO HARDWARE DETECTION" (or change the setting if "NO HARDWARE DETECTION" is already selected)
6. Go to ThinkPad Configuration
7. Set up COM port as you want
8. Reboot the system

o OS/2 Version 4.0 does not boot when docked to SelectaDock I and II. (Fixed with FixPack 6)

o The HDD is not detected when the system is booted up with an OS/2 Version 4.0 installation diskette and OS/2 Version 4.0 CD is not placed in CD-ROM drive.

o When trying to get system in suspend/hibernation mode, a rejecting beep may sound even though the system enters suspend/hibernation mode successfully.

o Faxes cannot be sent with FaxWorks for OS/2 Version 4.0 in OS/2 Version 4.0 Bonus Pack.

Search Keywords

Hint Category

OS/2

Date Created

27-04-98

Last Updated

19-01-99

Revision Date

19-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600

Machine Type

2645, 2646

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes