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Q64823: Windows 3.0 and Award BIOS for 286/386 Computers

Article: Q64823
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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According to Award, the following versions of the 286/386 BIOS work correctly
with Microsoft Windows version 3.0:

- 3.05 (may not work correctly in all situations)

- 3.1x (where x refers to machine-specific versions)

MORE INFORMATION
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You can upgrade your BIOS by contacting Award Software or a regional Award
distributor.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3rdparty win30

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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