Appendix C Common Problems - Kingston Technology SLC/Now! Installation Manual

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Appendix C Common Problems

Windows 3.0 Won't Go into 386 Enhanced Mode
In order to run Windows in 386 Enhanced mode, you must re-install Windows after the SLC/Now! has been
installed. If you have not done this, refer to Appendix B for details.
Symptom: When starting Windows, the Microsoft logo is displayed and then the DOS
Solution:
System Runs Slow
Symptom: The Landmark System Speed Test indicates that the computer is running at
a very
Solution:
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prompt appears in the upper left of the screen.
Modify the SMARTDRV.SYS statement in your CONFIG.SYS file. Add the
"Disable double buffering" parameter "/b-" to the end of the statement.
For example:
If the SMARTDRV.SYS statement looks like this:
device=c:\windows\smartdrv.sys 2048 1024
Change it to look like this:
device=c:\windows\smartdrv.sys 2048 1024 /b-
slow rate.
The onboard cache memory is not enabled. Refer to the section on "Software
Installation" on enabling the cache.
Appendix C Common Problems
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