Microsoft KB Archive/70505

Word 5.50: Support for Genius Technologies 1520M and 1522M

PSS ID Number: Q70505 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.50

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

The Genius model 1520M is a full page, monochrome, 15-inch portrait display system for IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible computers. The display includes a new software BIOS driver that differs from the drivers included with earlier Genius models (models 402, 403, 420, and 422).

The Microsoft Word version 5.50 video driver created by SETUP.EXE (when you select the “Micro Display Systems Genius” display adapter option) is not fully compatible with the new software BIOS driver for the Genius model 1520M.

To obtain an updated Word 5.50 video driver for the Genius model 1520M, contact Genius Technologies, Inc. at the following phone numbers:

Technical Support: (800) 328-9524 Bulletin Board: (612) 438-3513

This updated video driver has been written to correctly use the new software BIOS used by the Genius 1520M. The updated Genius video driver has a file size of 10,336 bytes and a date of 9/11/90.

Reference(s):

“Genius Model 1520M Programmers Reference.”

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