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Aptiva - 2140/2142 Check audio tier level

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cktier

Description
This file will check the tier level of the Bose amplifier used in the 2140 and 2142 model Aptiva systems.

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cktier

Name & Size (bytes)
cktier.exe : 11538
cktier.txt : 3385

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/aptiva/cktier.exe
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/aptiva/cktier.txt

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Disk Release Date:

08-06-98

Disk Version/Release:

Additional Information:

Purpose of updates:
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In order for the Bose Sound system on your computer to work
properly, the BIOS setting for the Amplifier card must match
the card which is actually installed in the machine.

NOTE: The setting will match unless the system board has been
replaced.

Warnings:
* This update CANNOT be run from within Windows. Running
this update from within Windows, will SEVERELY damage
the system BIOS and require the system board to be
replaced.

* Care must be taken to make certain that the BIOS setting
matches the actual Amplifier card installed. The sound system
will not function properly with incorrect setting.

How to apply:
1) Determine the type of Amplifier installed:
* Look at the back of the computer, where the purple speaker
connector from the monitor is plugged in.
* If there is ONE (1) purple connector, then the Amplifier
is a "TIER-1" type card.
* If there are TWO (2) connectors, one purple and one pink
(for the base module), then the card is a "TIER-2".

2) Determine the system BIOS setting for the card:
* Download "CKTIER.EXE" from the Aptiva E-Support website.
* Run the CKTIER program either by double-clicking the icon
for CKTIER.EXE where you just downloaded to, or by typing
CKTIER.EXE at a command prompt.
* If the type of card installed, matches the type listed in
step (2) above, NO ACTION IS NEEDED.

3) If you do NOT have a model 2116(MM55) or 2128 (MM75) monitor
connected to the system, you MUST set the BIOS to a "TIER-0"
setting. To do this, reboot from the Diagnostic & Utility
CD and press "0" (Zero) to exit the menu. At the DOS prompt,
run ' G:\DISK\CRYSTAL\CLYDE\RCAND15\INSTALL\DISK0\TIER0.BAT'.

NOTE: These systems were designed for use with the MM55 and
MM75 monitors ONLY. Using a different monitor with this
system will cause various sound and functionality problems.

4) If the type of card installed DOES NOT MATCH the type listed
in step (2) above, then you must run the appropriate update
to correct the error.

5) If you have a "TIER-1" type card installed, reboot from the
Diagnostic & Utility CD and press "0" (Zero) to exit the menu.
At the DOS prompt, run:
'G:\DISK\CRYSTAL\CLYDE\RCAND15\INSTALL\DISK0\TIER1.BAT'

6) If you have a "TIER-2" type card installed, reboot from the
Diagnostic & Utility CD and press "0" (Zero) to exit the menu.
At the DOS prompt, run:
'G:\DISK\CRYSTAL\CLYDE\RCAND15\INSTALL\DISK0\TIER2.BAT'

7) Restart the computer and repeat step #2 to make certain the
setting now matches the card type installed.

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Disk Category

Audio, Diagnostics

Date Created

08-06-98

Last Updated

11-03-99

Revision Date

11-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2140, 2142

Model

all

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