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System Support Disks

Document ID: SSCT-3DQJ6U

Aptiva - 2144/2168-Mxx (US Only) Software updates for models with Win 3.1 / OS/2 Warp installed

Applicable to: United States

P/N MFIX.exe

Description Executing this file will creates a bootable floppy diskette. Booting the computer off of this diskette will update the software on your Aptiva system. This upgrade fixes some lockup and sound problems found while playing the game Descent. Running MFIX.EXE will also create a README.TXT file on the bootable diskette which can be viewed for additional technical information on this upgrade patch.

P/N MFIX.exe

Name & Size (bytes) MFIX.EXE : 55213

WWW URL(s) ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/aptiva/mfix.exe ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/aptiva/mfix.txt

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From the Archive Database -
LN V3 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1 1997
LN V4 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1a 1997
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Disk Release Date:	06-10-95
Disk Version/Release:	1.00
Additional Information:	Fixes problem in the game Descent. Only certain models of 21xx-Mxx systems will require this patch. To determine if your system needs this update, enter this command at a DOS C:\ prompt: Type, SYSLEVEL.IBM 1.) If you see BRTUS1C BRWWXUS then you should apply this update. 2.) If you see BRTUS1C BRWWYUS then you do NOT need this update. To download the file, read the following: 1. Click on file icon, 2. Pick OK to copy file to your local disk, 3. Save as file name, "MFIX.EXE" and select drive "C" . Choose OK. This will download the file to your hard disk. 4. At a DOS or OS/2 prompt type "MFIX". This command will explode the file from the hard drive to a floppy disk. Follow the prompts and insert a floppy disk into drive A. Installation instructions can be found in the README.TXT file on the diskette once it is created. You may view the README.TXT file by using a text editor, i.e. type "e a:\readme.txt" at a C:\ prompt.

	Search Keywords	CD-ROM, OS/2 Warp, Windows
	Disk Category	Software Updates
	Date Created	16-07-96
	Last Updated	25-03-99
	Revision Date	25-03-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2144, 2168
	Model	2R5; 2R7; 2R8; M30; M35; M50; 2R6; 4R7; 4R8; M40; M54; M58; 3R0; 3R8; M60; M70
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes