Enhanced Mode Floppy Problems on Micronics (78331)
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This article was previously published under Q78331 SYMPTOMS
While running Microsoft Windows 3.0 in enhanced mode, 486 Micronics ISA
motherboards using the Micronics ASIC chipset and Phoenix 486 ROM BIOS
Plus (all revisions) may drop to MS-DOS or stop responding (lock up or
hang) up when accessing floppy drives.
NOTE: This problem does not occur in later versions of Windows.
WORKAROUND
Setting the CPU speed in the CMOS to FAST, instead of SLOW, eliminates
these problems. This BIOS switch allows you to select a CPU front panel
switch to enable or disable the TURBO mode. With the BIOS set to FAST, you
cannot select the TURBO mode from the CPU front panel. It is locked in
FAST.
You can access the CMOS setup as follows:
- Press CTRL+ALT+ESC.
- Press the DOWN ARROW key to move to CPU Speed.
- Use the RIGHT ARROW and LEFT ARROW keys to toggle speed mode to FAST.
- Press ESC to exit and save changes, the system will then reboot.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Micronics technical support.
The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/19/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB78331 |
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