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Q65795: Using the AST Fastboard with Windows 3.0

Article: Q65795
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-DEC-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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The AST fastboard, which is a 386 upgrade for AST 286 boards, is compatible with
Microsoft Windows version 3.0 and can run in enhanced mode. If you experience
problems running Windows on a machine equipped with this board, try the normal
compatibility troubleshooting steps. If you still experience problems, do the
following:

1. Remove the AST memory driver ASTEMM.SYS from the CONFIG.SYS file.

2. Verify that you are using an AMI BIOS, dated 1988 or later. A fastboard with
  a Phoenix BIOS may not run in enhanced mode and may cause other problems in
  standard mode.

3. The updated PAL (programmable array logic) chip must be installed. Contact
  AST for information about proper PAL configurations.

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

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

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