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- MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
- -----------------------------------
-
- PROBLEM:
- SYS1200 error when attempting to Dual Boot to DOS with an error
- code indicating that the DOS environment cannot be created and
- you see an error code - EC=00BF.
- RESOLUTION:
- Ensure that you have not removed or remarked out any of the
- VIRTUAL DOS device drivers. If all else fails, rename your
- current CONFIG.SYS to CONFIG.XXX and copy your original CONFIG.
- SYS to the root directory. The original CONFIG.SYS can be found
- in the OS2 INSTALL directory.
-
-
- PROBLEM:
- Installation on ZEOS notebook fails
- RESOLUTION:
- Follow the following steps:
-
- The fix for this problem assumes that you have access to a
- working copy of OS/2 2.0. Ask your local IBM dealer if they can
- provide an OS/2 2.0 machine for you to use for a few minutes, or
- ask a friend/co-worker with 2.0 installed. Bring your Instal-
- lation diskette with you, along with a blank formatted high
- density 3.5 inch diskette.
-
- Step 1. Open the OS/2 System object on the OS/2 Desktop by
- double clicking with mouse button 1 (usually the left
- mouse button)
-
- Step 2. Open the Command Prompts folder (by double clicking on
- the folder object).
-
- Step 3. Double click on the OS/2 Window Object.
-
- Step 4. You should now be at an OS/2 Command Prompt.
-
- Step 5. Backup your Installation Diskette to the blank 3.5 inch
- high density diskette you brought with you. Enter the
- following command at the pronpt: DISKCOPY A: A:<enter>
- and follow the prompts.
-
- Step 6. With your backup diskette in the drive, enter the fol-
- lowing: PATCH SYSINSTX.COM<enter>
-
- Step 7. When asked for the offset address, enter: 96AF<enter>
-
- Step 8. On the line that is shown, enter 45 to replace 44 as
- the first byte in the line and then press <enter>.
-
- Step 9. When asked if you wish to apply patches, answer: Y
- <enter>.
-
- Step 10. At the OS/2 Command prompt again, enter: SYSINSTX A:
-
- Step 11. Install OS/2 on your ZEOS using the patched backup
- Installation Diskette.
-
- Step 12. The patch MUST be applied using OS/2. If it is not
- available, a diskette with the patch applied can be
- sent to you from IBM.
-
- PROBLEM:
- Fails to reboot after pressing enter.
-
- Install requests the user to press enter to reboot at the end of
- the full screen portion of install, or at the end in the case of
- a remote install. In some cases this will cause the system to
- hang. This is a problem in the file system shutdown.
-
- WORKAROUND:
- If the machine does not reboot, try Ctl-Alt-Del, and if
- this fails power off/on the machine. This should not
- cause the user any problems, but running a checkdisk
- after the install completes 'just in case' wouldn't be
- a bad idea.
-
-
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- Thank you for calling the OS/2 2.0 Support Line. Regarding the problem
- reported to the Support Line, we feel that this information may assist
- you in resoloving your problem. If you still require assistance, please
- call 1-800-237-5511, and reference your customer number and problem (PMR)
- number. Your Problem Record Number (PMR) should appear on the cover
- page of this faxed document.