Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 13:46:42 +0200 From: Arne Schwabe <arne@rfc2549.org> To: Niki Denev <nike_d@cytexbg.com> Cc: freebsd-mobile@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Very strange behavior of the special keys on a IBM T40 Message-ID: <86d64slof1.fsf@kamino.rfc1149.org> In-Reply-To: <cone.1085462738.527597.603.1001@phobos.totalterror.net> (Niki Denev's message of "Tue, 25 May 2004 08:25:38 %2B0300") References: <20040524185610.A9D465D09@ptavv.es.net> <cone.1085462738.527597.603.1001@phobos.totalterror.net>
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--=-=-= Niki Denev <nike_d@cytexbg.com> writes: > Kevin Oberman writes: > >>> I've had exactly the same problem with my X31, >>> the solution that worked for me was to disable 'IDE2' with the 'PS' utility >>> that can be found on >>> IBM's site.(nasty DOS based, boot floppy image, that gives you advanced >>> options not available in the BIOS) >>> After this everything woks perfectly, i can turn up/down the volume and use >>> the keyboard light. >>> I hope that this info will help you. >> Just a nit, but it could save some wasted time. >> The BIOS configuration utility for most ThinkPads is PS2, not PS. It >> is >> a DOS tool, but will not work with WINE, DOSCMD, or any other DOS >> emulator I have seen. You really need to make a DOS disk with he >> executable on it. > > Yes, it's called PS2. My mistake. Anyway you are my hero :)))) Now everything works and I can use my 2nd Battery. Arne -- Ah, the beauty of OSS. Hundreds of volunteers worldwide volunteering their time inventing and implementing new exciting ways of old fashioned wheels. --=-=-= Content-Type: application/pgp-signature -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.4 (FreeBSD) iD8DBQFAszI6e8+cMNS4zRcRAgP6AKCGd3ohSgbxgADBkzQcukWgwddtGgCdEGXR 7kuZ4iB3sSyVYMw0n/lvIUM= =P1rq -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --=-=-=--
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