Microsoft KB Archive/84393

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Error Messages When Installing Windows 3.1 on a Compudyne 286

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Q84393

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
If you receive either of the following error messages when you attempt to install the Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 on a Compudyne 286/16, you need to reconfigure your CMOS settings:

Incorrect DOS Version

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Standard Mode Fault Outside of MS-DOS Extender

MORE INFORMATION
On a Compudyne 286/16, you may need to turn off the Turbo mode to make Windows 3.1 install correctly. The following steps allow you to change the Turbo mode in the CMOS settings:


 * 1) Press CTRL+ALT+DEL after the memory check.
 * 2) Choose Speed Select.
 * 3) Select Low. This lowers the clock speed from 16MHz to 12MHz.
 * 4) Press F10 to save changes.
 * 5) Press F5 to exit CMOS Setup.

For additional information, please contact Compudyne.

The Compudyne 286/16 is manufactured by Compudyne, vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10 286/16 16Mhz

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin310 kbWin311