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Q134469: Sound Device on Digital HiNote Ultra with PNP BIOS Not Working

Article: Q134469
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows 95 over an existing Windows for Workgroups 3.1x or
Windows 3.1x installation on a Digital HiNote Ultra computer with a Plug and
Play BIOS, the sound device does not work properly. Also, the wrong sound device
is installed in Windows 95.

CAUSE
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Early versions of the Digital HiNote Ultra computer shipped with a Plug and Play
BIOS are not compatible with Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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Contact Digital Equipment Corporation and obtain the most recent Plug and Play
BIOS for the Digital HiNote Ultra computer.


MORE INFORMATION
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The HiNote Ultra computer discussed here is manufactured by Digital Equipment
Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or
otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: pnp

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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