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Q151493: ThinkPad 760 Audio Requires IBM ESS Audio Driver

Article: Q151493
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft Windows NT does not contain drivers that support the WAVE/MIDI audio
functions of the IBM ThinkPad 760 series.

MORE INFORMATION
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In order to use the WAVE/MIDI features of the IBM ThinkPad 760 series, you must
install the IBM ESS Audio Driver that is available from IBM. The following files
may be needed:

  AFTPFNT1.EXE      IBM ESS Audio Driver
  UTTP1WNT.EXE      ThinkPad NT Utility Diskette
  TPWINNT1.TXT      ThinkPad General Instructions for NT

These files may be obtained from IBM's web site. The last known URL for obtaining
more information about these files is:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/tps/winnt.html

Files may also be available from IBM's BBS at (919) 517-0001.

For best results, obtain the Tpwinnt1.txt file and follow the instructions
provided.

Some models of the IBM ThinkPad 760 may also require a BIOS upgrade. For more
information on the BIOS upgrade, please see the following article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q141735Windows NT Setup Fails on an IBM ThinkPad 760C P120

or contact IBM for more information.

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.
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Version           : 3.51

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