Oak Technology Inc. Video BIOS Version 2.14 and Windows 3.0

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q69249
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

If you have an Oak Technology Video BIOS version earlier than 2.14, you may experience the following problems when running Microsoft Windows 3.0 or 3.0a:

  • Your machine hangs when going into enhanced mode.
  • The system works correctly in real and standard modes.

WORKAROUND

If you have an Oak Technology BIOS version earlier than 2.14, you should upgrade the BIOS before running Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or 3.0a.

Windows 3.0 and 3.0a operate correctly with the Oak Technology Video BIOS version 2.14 (chip number 037) or later.

Contact your video card dealer to obtain the latest version of the Oak Technology Video BIOS.

The Oak Technology products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbhw kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: VGA 3.00 3.00a win30 KBHW

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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