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Q110851: Erratic Mouse with Gateway 2000 P5-60 Computer

Article: Q110851
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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After installing Microsoft Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server on a Gateway
2000 P5-60 the mouse appears jumpy, hesitant, or stops working altogether.

CAUSE
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According to Gateway 2000 technical support the Advanced ISA Timing on the P5-60
should be disabled by default. However, it is enabled on many of their
computers.

RESOLUTION
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To correct the erratic mouse behavior, change the Enhanced ISA Timing setting in
the Advanced CMOS setup to disabled.

For additional information on Gateway computers, contact Gateway 2000 technical
support at (800) 846-2301.

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: prodnt pentium

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Keywords          : kbhw kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTAdvSerSearch kbWinNTAdvServ310 kbWinNT310Search kbWinNTW310Search
Version           : :3.1

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