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Q65170: Problems with Zenith 286 Desktop Systems with 84-Key Keyboards

Article: Q65170
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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The 286 desktop Zenith with the 84-key keyboard may miss or repeat keystrokes
when you are using Microsoft Windows version 3.0.

CAUSE
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This behavior is due to a problem with the scan controller in the keyboard.
Zenith does not plan to update the controller because the chip is not removable.

WORKAROUND
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The only solution is to upgrade to a different keyboard that the ROM BIOS and
systems control processor are able to support. A Zenith 101-key keyboard or a
compatible 84-key keyboard other than Zenith's may resolve this problem.

MORE INFORMATION
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The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a KBHW 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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