Joint Data Systems Video BIOS Needs Upgrade (93231)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
This article was previously published under Q93231 SUMMARY
Joint Data Systems G-Host S3 Local Bus video cards require Video BIOS
version 1.8 or later to be fully compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1. The
Video BIOS should be displayed as the computer is starting up or it can be
determined by choosing Video in the Microsoft Diagnostics Utility (MSD.EXE)
included with Windows 3.1.
To obtain a new Video BIOS, contact the computer dealer from where the
computer was purchased.
MORE INFORMATION
BIOS version 1.6 has known problems that conflict with Windows 3.1 and
are corrected with BIOS version 1.8. Joint Data Systems recommends you
upgrade to version 1.9 for full-feature support under Windows and
Windows for Workgroups 3.1.
For Video BIOS version 1.8, Joint Data System recommends the S3 display
driver version 1.4. S3 display driver version 1.51 is recommended for
use with Video BIOS version 1.9. The updated S3 display drivers for
the G-Host S3 Local Bus video cards are available from Joint Data
Systems.
For more information, call Joint Data Systems technical support.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB93231 |
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