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тАО05-08-2004 08:48 PM
тАО05-08-2004 08:48 PM
I searched this code and it means: Timer 2 failed to register test.
After code ram gets tested (4 MEGS) and proceeds to boot normally and reaches DOS.
I ran the setup disk and there is no problem.
Could anyone help me with this error code. I still intend to use this computer, but am unsure what this code speicifically means? Is there a malfunction, is it critical or should I not worry?
thanks in advance
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тАО05-08-2004 09:48 PM
тАО05-08-2004 09:48 PM
SolutionI guess your timer chip has some problem.
If I remember there is old program MSCONFIG or MSC to view IRQ and I/O ports; you could view IRQ chain and understand how your PC working.
If my mind help me, 2.nd time is user by timer tick, interrput generated ever 200ms; MSDOS doesn't use it becuase MSDOS hasn't round robin concept; if is true you can continue use your PC.
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тАО05-08-2004 10:13 PM
тАО05-08-2004 10:13 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
Thank you kindly for your reply.
Could you please elaborate on the chip that is damaged. It controls the IRQ?
MSCONFIG is not available for before Win95, unfortunately.
Could I possibly test the IRQs to determine if they work, by connecting a sound card or modem, and determining if it functions?
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тАО05-08-2004 10:40 PM
тАО05-08-2004 10:40 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
the ancient name of MSCONFIG was MSD (MS Diagnostic).
Run it.
I have to close my internet connection, but if you have some problem again, I can see your post tomorrow.
Regards
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тАО05-09-2004 01:56 PM
тАО05-09-2004 01:56 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
I know this is a judgement call, but would you think I should trash this PC and look for another 386.
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тАО05-09-2004 07:25 PM
тАО05-09-2004 07:25 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
until PC work, doesn't make nothing.
I think you can't find any software.
If you haven't MSD, please post MSDOS version; I have old copies for V5.00 and V6.00.
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тАО05-09-2004 08:11 PM
тАО05-09-2004 08:11 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
First I very much appreciate your help.
I ran MSD as you mentioned (I have DOS 5.0) and yes the IRQ settings are showing up.
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тАО05-09-2004 08:27 PM
тАО05-09-2004 08:27 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
What should I look for in MSD? What test do I need to preform.
I am sounding like a moron, but I am not familiar with DOS
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тАО05-09-2004 08:40 PM
тАО05-09-2004 08:40 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
If you desire a copy of DOS you might also pay a visit to www.bootdisk.com or www.kazungu.com. I recall that the latter was now open to the public and had DOS 6.22 on site.
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тАО05-09-2004 10:25 PM
тАО05-09-2004 10:25 PM
Re: Need help with an ancient PC Vectra QS/20
Read this link
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-4BAHK2
Ciao
Bruno