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Q69099: Setup Detects Incorrect Keyboard

Article: Q69099
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Microsoft Windows Setup program on an IBM PS/2 Model 70, Setup
may detect the keyboard as an 84-key keyboard, even though it is a 101-key
keyboard.

NOTE: This problem also affects the Wang PC 280, the NCR PC 925, and some Wyse
286 and 386 computers.

CAUSE
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This is a problem with older IBM PS/2 Model 70 keyboard BIOS.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve the problem, choose the 101-key keyboard as the keyboard type during
Setup.

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 function keys not working excel PS2 3.1 3.10 3rdparty oem

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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