Firmware V135 Required for Gateway 2000 Handbook Computers (98311)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
This article was previously published under Q98311

SYMPTOMS

The following problems have been reported on Gateway 2000 Handbook 80286 computers running MS-DOS 6.0 and DoubleSpace:

  • Data Error Reading Drive X: (Choosing the Retry button may correct this error.) -and-

  • Random system hangs that cannot be corrected by rebooting. (Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL doesn't work; you must turn the computer off and then on again.

WORKAROUND

To avoid these problems, upgrade your Handbook firmware to version 135. For more information, contact Gateway 2000.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/23/1999
Keywords:KB98311
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