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Crossbrand - Microsoft Windows 2000 technical support for Beta 3

Applicable to: World-Wide

To assist with your testing of the Beta 3 release of Microsoft Windows 2000, we are working hard to provide information and files as they become available. We have created this Web site to allow access to all of the Installation Instructions, BIOS updates, and driver updates that we currently have available.

General Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3 Information:
Microsoft's Official Windows 2000 Web site is available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsnt5/workstation/default.asp
The IBM and Microsoft Technical Collaboration Continues With Microsoft® Windows® 2000!
http://www.pc.ibm.com/software/windowsnt/windows2000.html

How do I know if my system may be Microsoft Windows 2000 Ready?
Visit the IBM "Windows 2000 Ready PCs" Web site at:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/nt_ready.html
or you can visit Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PCs Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/ready/?site=ntw

What technical support is provided by IBM on Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3?
The IBM Personal Systems Group is currently providing support via this Web site only.

Where do I find information for my system(s)?
Simply enter your system's machine type and model number into the "Quick Path" feature on the left side of this screen to select your specific system. You may also use the "Select A Brand" function on the left to select all models within a specific brand. Once you have made your selection, the information is available under the topics listed below.

To view: Look under:
Installation Instructions Hints & Tips
Installation Instructions for Servers Software Information
Driver Updates Downloadable files
BIOS Updates Downloadable files

NOTE: The "Windows 2000 Beta" topic will not be displayed unless there is information available for the product you selected. Please check again later as updates will be posted regularly.

Legal Notes
IBM Personal Systems Group Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta

IBM is providing a selection of drivers and information to assist our hcustomers who are evaluating the Microsoft Windows 2000 family of products during the beta test phase. It is hoped that these materials will be helpful to you. However, please understand that, beta-level code and information by their nature are prototype materials and that IBM is not in a
position to assure their quality, function, performance or compatibility. Therefore, IBM does not provide technical support for these items. IBM also is not obligated to provide any maintenance or updates for the items. IBM provides the drivers and any related information or services "AS IS", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NO APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION AND SCOPE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. IBM's warranties, if any, for newly purchased IBM hardware products are as stated in the applicable IBM Statement of Limited Warranties, and for
IBM licensed programs are as stated in the applicable IBM Program License Agreement.

IN NO EVENT WILL IBM BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR DATA, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, THIRD PARTY DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR OTHER ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF IBM HAS BEEN ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.


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Windows 2000 Beta

Date Created

16-04-99

Last Updated

19-05-99

Revision Date

16-04-2000

Brand

IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC, IBM PC Server, IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

M Pro, Z Pro, E Pro, PC 300GL, PC 300PL, Netfinity 5500, Netfinity 5500 M10, Netfinity 5500 M20, ThinkPad 380, ThinkPad 380D, ThinkPad 380E, ThinkPad 380ED, ThinkPad 380XD, ThinkPad 380Z, ThinkPad 385D, ThinkPad 385E, ThinkPad 385ED, ThinkPad 385XD, ThinkPad 560, ThinkPad 560E, ThinkPad 560X, ThinkPad 560Z, ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 600E, ThinkPad 770, ThinkPad 770E/ED, ThinkPad 770X, ThinkPad 770Z

Machine Type

6888, 6889, 6898, 6899, 6865, 6893, 6265, 6263, 6267, 6272, 6275, 6277, 6282, 6285, 6287, 6284, 6561, 6591, 6562, 6592, 6862, 6872, 6892, 8660, 8661, 8662, 2635, 2636, 2640, 2641, 2645, 2646, 9548, 9549, 9544

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