Re: [Thinkpad] 600x and XP

YES, don't use any update drivers from MS, only from IBM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Schumann" <cschumann@twp-llc.com>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Cc: <michaelhicks@csi.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 4:50 PM
Subject: 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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