Article: Q153082
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 3.51
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51
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SUMMARY
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When you install Windows NT 3.51 on a Dell computer with built-in S3 chip set
765 video (this was tested on Dell OptiPlex GXM 5166) the text shown on the
monitor is unusually garbled and unreadable, although the graphics look fine.
MORE INFORMATION
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This is due to problem with the S3.sys driver that was shipped on the Windows NT
3.51 Server and Windows NT Workstation compact disc (s3.sys, size 49232, dated
5/26/95.)
RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, copy the S3.SYS from the latest Service Pack for
Windows NT 3.51 to <Winntroot>\System32\Drivers subdirectory and override
the existing S3.sys.
STATUS
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Dell computers are manufactured by ,Dell Computer Corporation, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
Additional query words: "s3 chip set"
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Keywords : kb3rdparty
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version : 3.5 3.51
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