No Enhanced Mode or System Hangs (Austin Computer)

ID: Q72401

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

Your Austin computer boots in standard or real mode, but not in the enhanced mode of Microsoft Windows 3.0, or your Windows displays the blue logo screen and then stops responding (hangs).

CAUSE

Tseng Labs makes a video card that comes standard with Austin computers. This video card needs to have a BIOS dated 4/90 or later to run Microsoft Windows version 3.0 in enhanced mode. An older BIOS causes the symptoms above.

RESOLUTION

Obtain an updated BIOS from Austin Computer Systems.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Austin Computer Systems.

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Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3rdparty windrvr

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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