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Q71816: AT&T 6286 Prints Corrupted Output in Standard Mode

Article: Q71816
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-JAN-2000

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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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The AT&T 60286 with Firmware (BIOS) 1.17 prints corrupted output from all
Windows applications when the machine is running in standard mode. Real mode
prints normally.

CAUSE
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This is due to a problem in the BIOS.

RESOLUTION
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An update of the BIOS to version 1.25 (or later) solves the problem.

If this problem occurs on an AT&T 6286, call AT&T product support for the
latest BIOS upgrade.

MORE INFORMATION
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or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a win30 a t & american telephone and telegraph KBHW

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

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