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Re: Installation problem on 486dx33 VLB

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From: Richard Dale
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 1994 08:31
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brev@cleese.apana.org.au (Neil Davies) writes:

>I had a similar problem and IBM Aust were basically useless, in finding
>the problem. They are like Microsoft tech support, they have a database of
>problems and if it's not in the database then the problem does not exist.

>I found that the trap error I was experiencing was caused by my Tseng SVGA
>card. To solve the problem I changed the jumper on the card to insert a
>waitstate. But like I said, the nature of your error would be useful in
>determining the source of the error.

I assume you documented your problem, and solution, and sent them a 
report so they could help others in the same boat?

Tech support is often a two-way process...

Richard.
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From: dalera@nile.osi.curtin.edu.au (Richard Dale)
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Subject: Re: Installation problem on 486dx33 VLB
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