Emerson 386 Cannot Run Enhanced Mode (72446)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q72446

SUMMARY

According to Emerson Technical Support, some Emerson computers may have difficulty running Microsoft Windows version 3.0 in enhanced mode. The computer may stop responding (hang) or drop to MS-DOS.

MORE INFORMATION

The extended features in the CMOS on some Emerson computers conflict with Windows in enhanced mode. To disable these features:
  1. From MS-DOS, press ALT+CTRL+S to access the CMOS setup.
  2. Press F3 to access the Extended Features.
  3. Disable both the Extended Features and the cache by selecting OFF or DISABLED.
  4. Remove any references to Xfeats (Extended Features) in the CONFIG.SYS file.
For further information, contact Emerson Computer Corporation.

The Emerson products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB72446
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