Thinkpad 760 Requires Updated Video Driver
Article ID: 151371
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q151371
SYMPTOMS
Installation of Microsoft Windows NT fails when the software is being
loaded on an IBM Thinkpad 760. Symptoms may include a blank screen,
apparent loss of video function, or a dividing line down the screen.
CAUSE
This problem has been observed to exist on these systems with outdated
video drivers.
RESOLUTION
Contact IBM for updated video drivers.
Some models of the IBM Thinkpad 760 may also require a BIOS upgrade.
For more information on the BIOS upgrade, contact IBM or see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
141735Windows NT Setup Fails on an IBM Thinkpad 760C P120.
NOTE: The Custom installation option may work without the updated driver if
you choose the 640x480 16-color VGA mode.
Thinkpad is manufactured by IBM, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.
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