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Q67268: AST 3G Plus II EGA Video Adapter and Windows 3.0

Article: Q67268
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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To set up and run Microsoft Windows 3.0 on a machine with the AST 3G Plus II EGA
video adapter, check the following:

1. Disable the autoswitching, which is termed "autoemulation" by AST, by turning
  off dip switches #5 and #6. The remaining switches determine the type of
  monitor.

2. Check the ROM BIOS. If the BIOS version is earlier than 3.0, obtain an
  upgrade of 3.0 or later from AST.

3. Set the emulation switch to off. The emulation switch is on the back of the
  card where the monitor plugs into the board. Early versions of the card have
  the switch, so you must look on the back of the card to know if the switch is
  there. According to AST, having the switch in the on position could cause
  video problems when you run DOS applications under Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information, contact AST Product Support.

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

Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a 3rdparty KBHW

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

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