Garbled Text on Dell Computers with S3 Chip Set

Last reviewed: April 10, 1997
Article ID: Q153082

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51

SUMMARY

When you install Windows NT 3.51 on a Dell computer with built-in S3 chip set 765 video (this was tested on Dell OptiPlex GXM 5166) the text shown on the monitor is unusually garbled and unreadable, although the graphics look fine.

MORE INFORMATION

This is due to problem with the S3.sys driver that was shipped on the Windows NT 3.51 Server and Windows NT Workstation compact disc (s3.sys, size 49232, dated 5/26/95.)

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, copy the S3.SYS from the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 3.51 to <Winntroot>\System32\Drivers subdirectory and override the existing S3.sys.

STATUS

Dell computers are manufactured by ,Dell Computer Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: "s3 chip set"
Keywords : kb3rdparty ntdriver ntsetup NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.5 3.51
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: April 10, 1997
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