Windows Causes Reboot on Everex 386/25 AGI 3900A (72049)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0

This article was previously published under Q72049

SYMPTOMS

When you run Microsoft Windows 3.0 on an Everex 386/25 AGI 3900A, the system reboots. This happens at 25 megahertz (MHz), but not at the slower speed of 12 MHz.

RESOLUTION

For Windows to run at 25 MHz, the caching on the motherboard needs to be disabled:
  1. Press the DEL key when you turn on the Everex 386/25 AGI 3900A computer.
  2. You are given a choice of going to the CMOS setup or to the EEPROM setup. Choose the EEPROM setup.
  3. Move down through the selections until you come to the Caching option. Using the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key, choose Disable.
  4. Press the ESC key to save and reboot.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Everex technical support.

The Everex product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the product's performance or reliability.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB72049