Q33715: "Floating Point Error" with Inboard 386 Configured Incorrectly

Article: Q33715
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 4.00b 4.50
Operating System(s): MS-DOS
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | B_BasicCom | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 7-DEC-1989

A "Floating Point Error" may occur when using an Inboard 386 that does
not have a math coprocessor with QuickBASIC Version 4.00b or 4.50. The
error occurs when the Inboard 386 is configured as though it has a
math coprocessor when it does not have one. Configuring the board
properly solves the problem.

This information also applies to the Microsoft BASIC Compiler Version
6.00b for MS-DOS and MS OS/2.

The "Floating Point Error" does not occur with QuickBASIC Version 4.00
because the presence of the coprocessor is detected differently than
it is in Versions 4.00b and 4.50.

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