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Aptiva - 2142 Zip Drive very slow copying files, may lock up system

Applicable to: United States

Situation: User reports problem with internal Zip Drive operating slowly.

Symptom: Transfer rates 60-100 times slower than expected.

Solution: Upgrade BIOS level according to system unit's processor. To obtain necessary files click here .

2142 System Processor Code Level:

MMX Processor BSWUS4D
Pentium II Processor BLXUS4I

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ZIP Drives, BIOS

Date Created

19-01-98

Last Updated

05-04-99

Revision Date

05-04-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2142

Model

S6S

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