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TP General - Windows 2000 Professional Beta 3 - Setup Guide

Applicable to: World-Wide

Revised Draft: dated 5/3/99

Introduction
This document describes the necessary steps for installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Beta 3, updating the system BIOS, and providing some hints and tips for ThinkPad customers testing of Beta 3.

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Supported ThinkPad Models
The following ThinkPad notebook models are designated as Windows 2000 Beta 3 supported models. Additional notebook models will be added as IBM completes the verification tests for Beta 3 support.
These legacy/Advanced Power Management (APM) ThinkPad models can run Windows 2000 Beta 3:

• ThinkPad 560E/X
• ThinkPad 380E/ED/XD
• ThinkPad 760XD/XL
• ThinkPad 765D/L
• ThinkPad 770

These non-Legacy/Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ThinkPad models can run Windows 2000 Beta 3:

• ThinkPad 380Z
• ThinkPad 560Z
• ThinkPad 570
• ThinkPad 770E/ED/X/Z
• ThinkPad 600/E

Note: Currently, IBM is also testing ACPI function for Windows 2000 Beta 3 on ThinkPad 390 and 390E.

Legacy/APM ThinkPad models
Windows 2000 Beta 3 supports legacy notebook hardware with features such as APM functionality support(e.g. suspend/resume/hibernation), and Plug and Play PC Card support. However, this does not include Plug and Play support with the use of docking stations or port replicators. Docking station and port replicator usage under Windows 2000 Beta 3 will inherit the same limitations as under Windows NT 4.0, such as supporting only cold docking and undocking.

Important Note: Due to recent design changes in Windows 2000 Beta 3, suspend/resume and hibernation will not function on the following ThinkPad models:

• ThinkPad 560E
• ThinkPad 760XL/XD
• ThinkPad 765D/L

Microsoft plans to release a special fix to support power management functionality on these ThinkPad notebooks. IBM expects to release the fix on the ThinkPad support web site as well.

Non-Legacy/ACPI ThinkPad models
An ACPI ThinkPad system can fully exploit the advantages of Windows 2000 Beta 3. For example under the ACPI, OnNow power management and full Plug and Play functionality are supported.

Various power saving modes include CPU power. Plug and play capability includes dynamic docking/undocking, ThinkPad UltraBay IDE device hot swapping, and dynamic device detection and configuration for the display/monitor devices.

Important Note: The System BIOS on your ThinkPad system MUST be updated BEFORE the Windows 2000 Beta 3 is installed. This is required in order for ACPI to run with Windows 2000 Beta 3 on your ThinkPad notebook.

System BIOS Update
Before you install Windows 2000 Beta 3, you must update the system BIOS on your ThinkPad notebook. To take full advantage of all the features offered by Windows 2000 Beta 3, it is strongly recommended that you update your ThinkPad's system BIOS before upgrading or installing Windows 2000 Beta 3. If you do not update the system BIOS, especially for ACPI ThinkPad models, you will encounter SETUP problems such as hanging during SETUP or aborting during installation.

Legacy/APM ThinkPad models

• ThinkPad Model	BIOS Name	Version	BIOS Date
  380D/380ED	I1ET47WW	1.33	04/07/99
  380X (233/266MHz)	ICET29WW	1.11	04/07/99
  380XD(300MHz)	IFET17WW	1.06	04/08/99
  560E	HRET20WW	1.10	03/17/99
  560X	I8ET31WW	1.09	04/08/99
  760XD/765D (9385 XGA)	HXET58WW	1.50	03/30/99
  770	IDET33WW	1.31	04/14/99

  
  

  Non-legacy/ACPI ThinkPad models
  

  
  

  ThinkPad Model	BIOS Name	Version	BIOS Date
  380Z	IGET27WW	1.04	04/09/99
  560Z	IEET26WW	1.03	04/09/99
  570	IMET38WW	N/A	04/19/99
  770E/ED	IDET33WW	1.31	04/14/99
  770X	IIET37WW	1.06	04/15/99
  770Z	IOET18WW	1.03	04/15/99
  600	IBET40WW	1.36	04/12/99
  600E (266/300 MHz)	IHET36WW	1.07	04/12/99
  600E (366 MHz)	INET21WW	1.06	04/14/99

  
  

  How to Update the System BIOS
  The following are the required steps to get the System BIOS updated for your ThinkPad. The flash BIOS update disk file can be obtain from IBM ThinkPad support web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thinkpad/tpopsys.html
  
  Building the System Program Service(BIOS) Diskette
  Instructions to building a System Program Service Diskette:

  1. Download the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive.
  2. Insert a blank formatted disk into the diskette drive.
  3. Run the file by double-clicking on it from Windows Explorer.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen and it will expand the image onto your diskette drive.
  
  

  
  Using the System Program Service(BIOS) Diskette
  After creating the System Program Service Diskette follow the instructions listed below:
  
  Note: You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. Also, if your computer is attached to a port replicator, docking station, or PC Card Enabler, turn off your computer and detach it before proceeding.
  
  Warning: Do not turn off or suspend your computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND YOUR COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

  1. It is recommended to print the instructions that accompany the System Program Service Diskette.
  2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
  3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette disk into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
  4. Select Read this first... from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
  5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
  6. Select Update system program by usig the arrow key and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  
  

  After the BIOS update, perform the following steps to make the changes effective:

  1. Remove the System Program Service Diskette disk from the diskette drive and press Enter to restart your computer.
  2. Press and hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears.
  3. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
  4. Select Config, then press Initialize.
  5. Select OK to initialize the system, then click Exit.
  6. Next, select Restart and then OK to restart your computer.
  
  

  
  Installing Windows 2000 Professional Beta 3
  Fresh Install Windows 2000 Professional Beta 3
  IBM recommends to its end users to install Windows 2000 as a fresh (new) installation for testing and evaluation purposes.. If your ThinkPad has an internal CD/DVD-ROM drive, simply boot from the Windows 2000 Beta 3 CD and follow the instructions provide by the SETUP menu.
  
  You can also install Windows 2000 Beta 3 using an unattended mode installation. For more information on unattended installs, please refer to the Setup information included on Windows 2000 Beta 3 CD -- READ1ST.TXT, SETUP1.TXT, and SETUP2.TXT.
  
  If your ThinkPad system does not support a bootable CD-ROM, you'll have to use a boot diskette to get things started. You can create the Setup boot disks from the BOOT disk image files included on the Windows 2000 Beta 3 CD. To create these disks, you will need four blank, formatted, high-density diskettes. To create the Setup Boot diskettes, follow the instructions provide below:

  1. Boot into DOS.
  2. Insert the Windows 2000 Beta 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  3. At the DOS prompt, type D:\BOOTDISK\MAKEBOOT.EXE, where D: is the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM device.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  
  

  
  Upgrade Install for Windows 2000 Professional Beta 3
  Windows 2000 Beta 3 supports upgrade installations from Windows 95/98, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. However, most of the Windows 95/98 and/or Windows NT 4.0 applications designed specifically to function on ThinkPad hardware will not function properly after you migrated/upgrade to Windows 2000 Beta 3. The following is a partial list of such applications:

  • ThinkPad UltraBay Hot/Warm Swap Driver
  • Intel Video Phone for Windows 95/98
  • MediaMatics DVDExpress
  • Norton AntiVirus, Norton Mobile Essential
  • PC Doctor
  • Ring Central/Ring Central FAX
  • IBM Update Connector
  • Intellisync 97 for IR File Transfer
  • IBM ThinkPad Configuration Utility for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0
  • SystemSoft CardWorks for Windows 95 and CardWizard for Windows NT 4.0
  • IBM Power Management System
  • Asymmetric Digital Video Producer 4.0 /5.0
  • IBM Global Network
  
  

  Because these preloaded applications are not supported by Windows 2000 Beta 3, IBM strongly recommends that all ThinkPad end users to uninstall these applications before upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional.
  
  If you are upgrading from Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Beta 3 SETUP will automatically detect all unsupported Windows NT 4.0 device drivers, such as IBM TrackPoint, IBM Serial InfraRed(IR), MPEG-2/Video Capture, and so forth. In this case, during the initial portion of the Windows 2000 Beta 3 upgrade, the SETUP program will notify you with a list of devices that are marked as unsupported devices under Windows 2000 Beta 3. Before proceeding further with the upgrade, please follow the instructions provide as to how to remove/uninstall these device drivers. If you choose not to uninstall these device drivers, they will be disabled automatically by the Widows 2000 Beta 3 SETUP program during the upgrade.
  
  In addition, during the upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 upgrade to Windows 2000 Beta 3, SETUP will automatically uninstall SystemSoft CardWizard and IBM Power Management System. After uninstalling SystemSoft CardWizard, Windows 2000 Beta 3 will ask you to restart Windows 2000 Beta 3. You can click on Cancel and proceed with the installation.
  
  Setting LCD Resolution and installing APM on legacy ThinkPad models
  After installing Windows 2000 Beta 3 on your legacy/APM ThinkPad notebook, the LCD's display resolution and color depth are not set to its optimized settings. Therefore, the user needs to set the appropriate resolution and color depth for the LCD screen. This applies to the following ThinkPad models:

  • ThinkPad 380E/ED/X/XD
  • ThinkPad 560E/X
  • ThinkPad 760XD/XL
  • ThinkPad 765L/D
  • ThinkPad 770
  
  

  To set the LCD's display resolution and color depth, please follow the instructions provide below:

  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3.
  2. Click: Start ->Settings->Control Panel.
  3. Double Click Display applet to open Display Properties. Next, select Settings tab.
  4. Adjust the Screen area to set your screen size preference. Click OK.
  5. Click OK to apply your new desktop settings.
  6. Click Yes to keep/save the settings.
  
  

  On certain legacy model ThinkPads, Advanced Power Management (APM) functionality is not automatically enabled by Windows 2000 Beta 3 On these models, APM needs to be manually enabled to allow the system to Suspend/Resume and Hibernate under Windows 2000 Beta 3.

  • ThinkPad 560E
  • ThinkPad 380E/ED/XD(Pentium 300/333 MHz)
  
  

  
  To install APM functionality, please follow the instructions provide below

  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3 with an Administrator user account.
  2. Click Start ->Settings->Control Panel.
  3. Double Click System applet to open System Properties. Next, select Hardware tab.
  4. Click on Device Manager.
  5. Select View->Show hidden devices.
  6. Expand NT APM/Legacy Support by clicking on the plus box.
  7. Select NT APM/legacy Interface Node then press Enter.
  8. Under Device usage select Use this device (enable). Click Close/OK.
  9. The Found New Hardware wizard will detect the APM Battery and related devices. APM drivers will be installed and started.
  
  

  NOTE: To customize the Power Management settings on your ThinkPad, Click Start -> Setting -> Control Panel, then double-click on the Power Options applet in Control Panel.
  
  IBM add-on device driver installation
  When you install Windows 2000 Beta 3, all the basic (i.e. all you need to be functional) device drivers are installed automatically. Most of the time, you may not need to install the additional device driver to use the system. Windows 2000 Beta 3 has many built in drivers that are already tested on ThinkPad notebooks, including video driver, audio driver, built in internal modem driver, and standard I/O devices (mouse/keyboard/storage devices). However, when you need additional function unique to IBM ThinkPad notebooks, you may need to download the appropriate device driver and try to run it on Windows 2000 Beta 3. These drivers are still being tested by IBM.
  
  IBM ThinkPad Configuration Utility
  ThinkPad Configuration Utility provides the user interface for ThinkPad device settings. The user can customize the configuration to his/her own needs. To install this program, follow the steps below:

  1. Insert the ThinkPad Utility disk into the floppy drive.
  2. Click Start -> Run. Type A:\SETUP in the Open dialog box and press Enter.
  3. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
  4. Click Next to accept the default subdirectory for the file to be copied to.
  5. Select Custom install option and click Next to continue.
  6. Uncheck the check mark next to Personalization Editor and click Next.
  7. Click Next to accept the default ThinkPad group.
  8. ThinkPad Utility files will begin to be copied to the system.
  9. Remove and insert the required Utility Data diskettes as prompted. The diskette insertion prompt will ask for the Windows 98 diskettes, use the Windows 2000 Beta 3 diskettes.
  10. The Utility Data diskette is machine specific, so please use the correct one.
  11. ThinkPad Utility install will complete and ask to restart the machine, select No, I will restart later. Then click Finish to complete the installation, and remove the data diskette from the disk drive.
  12. Close ThinkPad configuration, shutdown, and restart the machine.
  
  

  
  Installing IBM WDM Video Capture Device driver
  The IBM WDM Video Capture device is not included in Windows 2000 Beta 3, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 2000 Beta 3 Setup program. To provide your ThinkPad with video capture functionality under Windows 2000 Beta 3, you will need to follow the instructions below to install this device on your system.

  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3 with an Administrator user account.
  2. Click Start ->Settings->Control Panel.
  3. Double click System applet to open System Properties window. Next, select Hardware tab.
  4. Click on Device Manager.
  5. Expand Other devices by clicking on the plus box.
  6. Select the Unknown device with Location: on Trident Video Accelerator...
  7. Select Reinstall Driver...
  8. Select Next for Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.
  9. Select Next to Search for a suitable driver for my device.
  10. Select search location, then select Next.
  11. Select path to copy files from, then click OK.
  12. Select Next to Driver Files Search Results.
  13. Select Yes in response to Warning about continue the installation (digital signature).
  14. Click Finish to complete the device installation.
  15. Reboot the system.
  16. Open Device Manage. Observe, under Sound, video, and game controllers, an IBMVCAP, WDM Video Capture entry.
  
  

  Note:

  1. Required files for successful installation are: ibmvcap.sys, ibmxlate.dll, ibmvcap.inf, and ibmvcap.cat. The Windows 98 released version of these files is currently being used for testing on Windows 2000.
  2. Microsoft's DXMedia sample application, AMCAP, is used to test the driver. Future support of other applications is expected after Beta 3 release.
  
  

  
  TrackPoint Device Driver
  The IBM TrackPoint driver is not included in Windows 2000 Beta 3, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 2000 Beta 3 Setup program. To provide your ThinkPad with additional mouse pointer functionality under Windows 2000 Beta 3, you will need to install this device on your system. Such functionality includes the following: Magnifying Glass, Press-to-Select, and Scrolling capabilities.To install the TrackPoint driver on your ThinkPad, follow the instructions provided below:

  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3 with an Administrator user account.
  2. Locate the downloaded mouse driver executable and double click the mouse driver executable to extract to the hard drive.
  3. Click Next at the welcome screen, click next at the EULA, Click Finish to extract the drivers to the default subdirectory, click Yes to create the subdirectory, and click OK when finished.
  4. Double Click Mouse applet to open Mouse Properties. Next, select the Hardware tab.
  5. Click on Properties, then select Driver tabs.
  6. Click on Update driver button to bring up the Found New Hardware Wizard.
  7. Click on Next, then select the Display a list of the known drivers for this device option. Click Next.
  8. Click the Have Disk option.
  9. Click the Browse button and use the locate driver files windows to locate the subdirectory created in step 2. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\TPOINT.
  10. Highlight the MSMOUSE.INF file and click open when the file MSMOUSE.INF is located, and click OK to continue the install. Click Next to continue installing the TrackPoint driver.
  11. Click Next. Next, click Yes to install this device.
  12. Click on Next then Yes of the Digital Signature Not Found window to install the IBM PS/2 TrackPoint driver.
  13. The OS will now start copying the driver files to your system and the device will be configured.
  14. Click Finish to complete the installation of the device.
  15. Remove any disk from the diskette drive and click Yes to restart you computer for changes to take effect.
  16. After the system restarts, open the Mouse applet located in Control Panel and then select the TrackPoint tab to customize the TrackPoint mouse features.
  
  

  
  IBM Portable PCMCIA CD-ROM Drive
  The IBM Portable PCMCIA CD-ROM device is not included in Windows 2000 Beta 3, and therefore, will not be automatically installed. When the PCMCIA CD-ROM is connected to your ThinkPad notebook running Windows 2000 Beta 3, the user is required to manually install the driver. This device driver supports the following IBM PCMCIA CD-ROM's devices:

  • IBM 20X-8X PCMCIA CD-ROM drive
  • IBM Portable 4X Speed CD-ROM (PCMCIA)
  
  

  To install this device on your ThinkPad, follow the instructions provided below:

  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3 with an Administrator user account.
  2. Insert the CD-ROM's PCMCIA card into the PC Card slot. Allow Windows 2000 Beta 3 to detect the device. The Found New Hardware Wizard will now startup.
  3. Click on Next. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option and click Next.
  4. Insert the floppy diskette that contains the drivers for the CD-ROM device into the diskette drive.
  5. Check the Floppy disk drives check box under Optional search locations:, then click on Next.
  6. Click Next again. To continue the installation of the IBM Portable PCMCIA CD-ROM Drive select Yes on the Digital Signature Not Found window.
  7. The OS will now start copying the driver files to your system and the device will be configured.
  8. Click Finish to complete the device installation.
  
  

  Notice:
  If you install Windows 2000 Beta 3 from a blank hard drive or fresh installation using the bootable Windows 2000 Beta 3 CD, this PCMCIA CD-ROM drive cannot be used as an installation source. The Windows 2000 Beta 3 SETUP program will not allow you to install the device during SETUP. This PCMCIA CD-ROM device is only available for use after Windows 2000 Beta 3 has been installed on your ThinkPad. For instructions on setting up the PCMCIA CD-ROM drive for installing Windows 2000 Beta 3, click here ().
  
  Windows 2000 Beta 3 Hints and Tips
  There are some known limitations when running Windows 2000 Beta 3 on IBM ThinkPad notebooks. Some suggested workarounds are described in this section:
  
  Multimedia Known Limitations

  • DVD hardware /software movie playback is not supported on ThinkPad notebooks while running Windows 2000 Beta 3. Future DVD support will be provided by IBM as soon as it is completed.
  • IBM MPEG-2 or legacy MCI based Video Capture functionality for ThinkPad 760XD and 765D will not be supported under Window 2000 Beta 3.
  • A beta version of the IBM WDM Video Capture driver that supports ThinkPad 770/770E/ED/X/Z is available via the IBM support web site. Keep in mind the following known limitations:
  • When using IBM Video Capture with Microsoft DX Overlay Mixer, a black border on the right side of image appears.
  • Resizing AMCAP's overlay window while capturing video causes distorted video to become captured. A fix will be released in the future.
  • The Stop Capturing action responds slowly.
  • PAL_B camera causes captured file corruption.
  • 80x60 & 160x120 do not capture correct image.
  • VFW applications and DVP5.5 does not work with current driver available.
  • Garbage lines at top of VCR or DVD titles appears when viewing or capturing data which includes VBI (close caption).
  • Ibmvcap driver fails standby request if AMCAP application is running. User should close the application before they go into standby until this issue is resolved.
  
  

  
  SETUP /Installation Limitations
  When installing or upgrading to Windows 2000 Beta 3 from CD-ROM, some ThinkPad models may not be able to complete the SETUP program. During TEXT MODE setup, the CD-ROM drive is not detected correctly and therefore, Windows 2000 Beta 3 setup program will not be able to copy files from the CD-ROM. This is caused by old firmware in the CD-ROM drive. To correct this problem, the firmware on the CD-ROM, listed below, needs to be update:
  
  Model: LG CRN-8241B, Rev 100 Jan'99
  FRU P/N : 05K8994, ASM P/N: 05K8992
  
  Contact IBM Service Center (1-800-772-2227) or your local IBM Service Center for more information on obtaining the firmware update.
  
  Power Management and Plug and Play Functionality known issues
  Legacy/APM ThinkPad Notebooks

  • Legacy/APM ThinkPad models do not support suspend/resume and hibernation functionality. A fix is planned some time after the Beta 3 release. IBM plans to release the fix on the IBM Support Web site as soon as it is verified.
  • It is not recommended to place a docked ThinkPad 760XD/L and 765D to Standby/Suspend and then resume. This will cause the devices located on the docking station to be disabled.
  • Legacy/APM ThinkPad models do not support hot docking/undocking from a docking station and warm docking/undocking from a port replicator. Devices located on the docking station and port replicator will only function when the system is cold docked and booted. This is a permanent restriction expected to be included in the final version of Windows 2000 Professional.
  • PC Card slots located on an IBM SelectaDock II or SelectaDock III will not function under Windows 2000 Beta 3 for ThinkPad 760XD/L and 765D. This is a permanent restriction expected to be included in the final version of Windows 2000 Professional.
  
  

  
  All Non-legacy/ACPI ThinkPad Notebooks
  IBM recommends hot docking/undocking for non-legacy/ACPI ThinkPad models rather than warm docking/undocking. Under Windows 2000 Beta 3, warm docking can sometimes be unstable.

  • If ISA expansion cards are installed in the docking station, hot/warm docking/undocking is not supported on any ThinkPad models. If an ISA expansion card is present in the docking station I/O slot, the system should only be cold booted into Windows 2000 Beta. This is a permanent restriction expected to be included in the final version of Windows 2000 Professional.
  • ALL non-legacy/ACPI ThinkPad models do not support resume-on-ring and wake-up by USB devices.
  
  

  
  ThinkPad 770E/770ED/770X/600/600E
  ThinkPad models 770E/ED/X/Z and 600/E have the ability for an IDE device to be dynamically swapped without turning off the computer. This is similar to PC Card ejection and insertion. You can eject a device either through the OS or hardware. Devices that are supported are floppy drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive, ZIP drive, LS-120 drive, and the secondary battery. However, dynamic swapping of an IDE hard disk drive is not supported for Windows 2000 Beta 3 release
  
  ThinkPad 570

  • When the system is connected to an IBM Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet or to IBM ThinkPad UltraBase, hot or warm undocking does not work as expected while running Windows 2000 Beta 3. It is recommended to attach the system or detach the system to these docking units during a cold boot only. When a fix is available, it will be posted on the IBM Support Web site.
  
  

  While running Windows 2000 Beta 3, CardBus PC cards do not work when the PC cards are inserted in the PC card slot located in Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet. When a fix is available, it will be posted on the IBM Support Web site.

  • Total remaining battery life in hours is not shown on the Power Meter while running Windows 2000 Beta 3. When a fix is available, it will be posted on the IBM Support Web site.
  • System hibernation by timer will not work as expected while running Windows 2000 Beta 3. When a fix is available, it will be posted on the IBM Support Web site.
  
  

  
  Audio/Sound/Internal Modem Limitations

  • Crystal Audio driver will not function when ThinkPad 570 resumes from Standby while running Windows 2000 Beta 3. When a fix is available, it will be posted on the IBM Support Web site.
  • If you are upgrading from Window NT 4.0, it is recommended to un-install Mwave devices and applications by using Uninstall Mwave program which is located in Start ->Programs.
  • Mwave DSP Audio functionality is disabled during installation of Windows 2000 Beta 3 on ThinkPad models: 760XD and 765D. To enable the audio function on these models:
  
  
  1. Boot and logon to Windows 2000 Beta 3 with an Administrator user account.
  2. Rename the following files located in winnt/system32 directory of the system root:
  
  

  Current File Rename to
  Mwsound.dl mwsound.dll
  Mwmixer.dl mwmixer.dll
  Mwsynth.dl mwsynth.dll
  
  Renaming file can be done either through Command prompt by typing:
  rename \winnt\system32\mwsound.dl \winnt\winntsystem32\mwsound.dll
  rename \winnt\system32\mwmixer.dl \winnt\system32\mwmixer.dll
  rename \winnt\system32\mwsynth.dl \winnt \system32\mwsynth.dll
  
  Or by locating individual files through Explorer and select rename by right clicking on the file.

  • When the system restarts, Mwave DSP audio should be enabled. If Windows 2000 Beta 3 is fresh installed, and audio is enabled, it is required to reinstall the MIDI samples. The MIDI files can be download at IBM Support Web site from the Device Driver Matrix found at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thinkpad/tpopsys.html. Click on "ThinkPad 760C, 760CD, 760E, 760ED, 760XD, 765D Series" and download the files located on the link "Mwave Midi files."
  • If you are upgrading from Window 95/98 or NT 4.0, it is recommended to un-install Mwave modem and applications by using Uninstall Mwave program which is located under Start -> Programs.
  
  
  
  

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  	Document Category	Windows 2000 Beta
  	Date Created	07-05-99
  	Last Updated	07-05-99
  	Revision Date	08-05-2000
  	Brand	IBM ThinkPad
  	Product Family	ThinkPad 380E, ThinkPad 380ED, ThinkPad 380XD, ThinkPad 385ED, ThinkPad 385XD, ThinkPad 560, ThinkPad 560E, ThinkPad 560X, ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 760XD, ThinkPad 760XL, ThinkPad 765L, ThinkPad 765D, ThinkPad 770, ThinkPad 770E/ED, ThinkPad 380Z, ThinkPad 560Z, ThinkPad 770X, ThinkPad 600E, ThinkPad 770Z
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