Cannot Play .wav and .avi Files on Toshiba 2155CDS Laptop

ID: Q148823


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

Some Toshiba 2155CDS laptop computers with an ESS chip set may not play .wav and .avi files in Windows 95.


RESOLUTION

Contact Toshiba for information about a replacement chip.


MORE INFORMATION

On some Toshiba 2155CDS laptop computers, the DMA channel gets reset from 1 to 0. Customers can downgrade to a BIOS earlier than 5.0, which turns Plug and Play support off, to restore the sound capabilities. CD audio and MIDI files are not affected.

Keywords : win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: July 2, 1999
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