Joint Data Systems Video BIOS Needs Upgrade

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q93231
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SUMMARY

Joint Data Systems G-Host S3 Local Bus video cards require Video BIOS version 1.8 or later to be fully compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1. The Video BIOS should be displayed as the computer is starting up or it can be determined by choosing Video in the Microsoft Diagnostics Utility (MSD.EXE) included with Windows 3.1.

To obtain a new Video BIOS, contact the computer dealer from where the computer was purchased.

MORE INFORMATION

BIOS version 1.6 has known problems that conflict with Windows 3.1 and are corrected with BIOS version 1.8. Joint Data Systems recommends you upgrade to version 1.9 for full-feature support under Windows and Windows for Workgroups 3.1.

For Video BIOS version 1.8, Joint Data System recommends the S3 display driver version 1.4. S3 display driver version 1.51 is recommended for use with Video BIOS version 1.9. The updated S3 display drivers for the G-Host S3 Local Bus video cards are available from Joint Data Systems.

For more information, call Joint Data Systems technical support.

KBCategory: kbhw kbdisplay kb3rdparty kbprb
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.1 g host hang logo screen

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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