Re: [Thinkpad] 600x and XP

> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 00:34:55 -0000
> From: <michaelhicks@csi.com>

> I have an odd problem. My 600x works fine with w2k. But if I install
> XP, it hangs regularly. The hanging can be solved by pressing the
> function key and one of the sound keys (up, down, mute). But the hang
> ocurrs again. This is on a new installation of XP.
>
> Any solutions/comments most welcome.

I recently finally installed XP Pro on my 600X (5FU). I get small hangs
sometimes while using a SelectaBase and KVM switch. Last night the mouse
even went crazy where moving it a little caused the cursor to fly all over
the screen. Switching away and back on the KVM cleared it up.

I have to say I have not seen your issue with hangs. If they last a long
time, and only audio adjustments fix it, I would disable the sound
hardware and see what happens.

Also, do NOT use the audio drivers from Microsoft's Windows Update
service. Use the drivers from IBM.

I performed an upgrade install from W2K, but plan a clean install in a few
months when I have a clear weekend. (I'll be installing Fedora Core 2 and
getting WiFi to work without drivers from the vendor; and I have lots of
sofware to install.)

If you like, I will send the versions of any drivers I have installed.

Chris

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Received on Fri Mar 5 16:52:15 2004