OSINHIME - DOS FROM DRIVE A: FAILS WHEN HIMEM.SYS IS SPECIFIED
           IN OS/2 WARP
01/29/96

=======================================================================
   DOS from Drive A: Fails when HIMEM.SYS Is Specified in OS/2 Warp
=======================================================================

Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures
--------------------------------------------------------------

DESCRIPTION

When DOS from Drive A: is selected, it goes to a DOS Full Screen 
session, starts DOS, and then fails.

RESOLUTION

DOS Versions That Fail:  
-----------------------
* MS DOS 6.2
* MS DOS 6.0
* PC DOS 6.1

DOS Versions That Work:  
-----------------------
* PC DOS 6.3
* IBM DOS 4.0
* Novell DOS 7.0

When MS 6.2 and MS 6.0 Fail:
----------------------------
* The screen states "Starting MS-DOS" with a flashing cursor on the
   next line.

* The Drive A light stays on.

* Ctrl+Esc does not work.

* Ctrl+Alt+Del does not work.

* You must turn power off and restart.

* Once restarted, the Desktop displays the following window:

     System Error-DOS from Drive A:
     SYS0039  The A: device is not ready
     Options
     End Program/command/operation
     Retry command or operation
         OK          HELP

The DOS version is NOT the problem. The problem is DEVICE=A:\HIMEM.SYS 
in the CONFIG.SYS file. These versions will not work in OS/2 Warp 3.0 
with this device statement in the CONFIG.SYS file.

The HIMEM.SYS statement does not cause all systems to fail to start 
from drive A.

______________________________________________________________________
IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including 
without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with 
respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this 
document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights.  
Copyright (c) 1994, 1996 IBM Corporation. Any trademarks and product 
or brand names referenced in this document are the property of their 
respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark 
information.