NCR 286 Requires BIOS 4.42 or Later to Run in Standard Mode

Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q72519
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

NCR 286 machines require BIOS version 4.42 or later to run Microsoft Windows version 3.0 in standard mode. To obtain the updated BIOS, contact a local NCR dealer and request kit #3299-K040.


KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a 3.0a 3.0 National Cash Register


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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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