System Hangs After Two Beeps in Windows 386 Enhanced Mode (85135)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q85135

SYMPTOMS

Some Gateway 2000 computers may require a BIOS upgrade to prevent MS-DOS Prompt from beeping repeatedly in 386 enhanced mode of Microsoft Windows 3.1. Machines that have a Quadtel BIOS version 3.05.05 may run an MS-DOS- based application or MS-DOS Prompt, and then beep twice before hanging.

NOTE: You may experience this problem only after pressing ALT+ENTER to access an MS-DOS window.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, update your BIOS to Quadtel 3.05.07.

The Gateway and Quadtel 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:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2003
Keywords:KB85135
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