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Q69249: Oak Technology Inc. Video BIOS Version 2.14 and Windows 3.0

Article: Q69249
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 02-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you have an Oak Technology Video BIOS version earlier than 2.14, you may
experience the following problems when running Microsoft Windows 3.0 or 3.0a:

- Your machine hangs when going into enhanced mode.

- The system works correctly in real and standard modes.

WORKAROUND
==========

If you have an Oak Technology BIOS version earlier than 2.14, you should upgrade
the BIOS before running Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or 3.0a.

Windows 3.0 and 3.0a operate correctly with the Oak Technology Video BIOS version
2.14 (chip number 037) or later.

Contact your video card dealer to obtain the latest version of the Oak Technology
Video BIOS.


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

Additional query words: VGA 3.00 3.00a win30 KBHW

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

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