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From: mikef@animal.rosemount.com (Michael Foerster)
Subject: CD Locks up computer...
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Date: Mon, 4 Apr 1994 13:25:57 GMT
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	I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for a CDROM that locks the
	computer.

	I installed a multimedia kit in my brothers PC, and running the game
	"The 7th Guest", it locks up at times (regularly).  There is a sequence 
	in the game, that shows a "ghost" that speaks (gives clues).  During this
	sequence, the speech gets broken up and most often locks the computer
	up.  Calls to the "7th Guest" manufacter isn't much help.  They feel
	that the 386/40 isn't fast enough, but is it worth installing a $400
	motherboard on their "guess"?
	
	Also, some of the other games and such, will at times appear to read 
	from the CD very slowly.

	I am not positive of the brand, but I do remember the "FX Multimedia"
	label when I installed it.  Has a 350K/sec drive, and 16 bit sound
	card.

    He is running a 386/40, SVGA, 250meg IDE, 4 meg RAM, dual floppies,
	OAK 037, VGA with OAK VESA driver.

	Most of the setup for the CDROM was defaults.

	Anyone have any ideas?  

	Mikef
	 mikef@rosemount.com