Article: Q153399
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51,4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 19-FEB-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51, 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install an add-in display adapter on a Motorola Powerstack PowerPC
computer system, the new display adapter is not recognized by the system,
resulting in no video display.
CAUSE
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A problem exists in an older firmware revision (version 2.06a) that prevents
many ISA/PCI video cards from working. This firmware has limited support for
third-party video adapters because it cannot emulate the x86 code found in the
card's BIOS.
RESOLUTION
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Obtain the latest firmware revision (version 3.03.0x or later) from your
Motorola vendor or from Motorola directly. You can access the Motorola web page
on the Internet at http://www.mot.com.
MORE INFORMATION
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The specific BIOS revision can be identified by the following behavior:
- Version 2.06a starts with several system tests on a black screen, which
transitions to another black screen with white lettering that displays the
text "Version 2.06a" and continues with a blue screen and a small set of menu
selections in white letters.
- Version 3.03.0x boots to a screen with a bitmap background and two small
windows. The upper window gives the version information and the lower window
shows a small set of menu selections. This firmware does have x86 emulation,
which supports cards that have Intel code in the BIOS.
The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: prodnt motorola ppc
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Version : :3.51,4.0
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