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Bypassing the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files at startup
To bypass the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files during the startup
process, press and hold down the F5 key (x-5 on non-extended keyboards)
after the memory testing is complete.
Reinstalling Sound Blaster software
To install Sound Blaster software, follow these steps:
1Insert the
Sound Blaster Software Installation
disk in the floppy disk drive while the PC
environment is active.
2 From DOS, type
A:INSTALL
and press Return.
3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
4 Restart DOS to use the new software.
To do so, press Control-Alt–[keypad] period.
For information on using the Sound Blaster utilities, see the manual Using PC
Sounds with the DOS-Compatibility Card, which came with your computer.
Reinstalling video drivers
If you intend to run Windows with 256 colors at a resolution of 640 by 480
pixels, or if you intend to use an Apple 16" or VGA display with 16 colors at
a resolution of 800 by 600 pixels, follow these steps:
1Insert the
Display Drivers Disk 1
disk in the floppy disk drive while the PC environment
is active.
2 From DOS, type
A:
and press Return to set the current drive to A.
3 Type
SETUP
and press Return to run the setup program.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the video drivers. Select
Windows 3.1 as the application.
Note: If you are using an Apple 16" monitor, the DOS display has a resolution
of 640 by 480 pixels, is centered on your monitor, and is surrounded by a
large black border.
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