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Q126299: Erratic Keyboard Behavior with Comptex 386SX-25

Article: Q126299
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or 3.11 in 386 enhanced mode on a
Comptex 386SX-25 computer, the keyboard behaves erratically, producing incorrect
characters.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur on Comptex 386SX-25 computers with an AMI BIOS dated
04/25/91 and a SCAT revision 3.0 chip set.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, disable the Turbo Switch function in the computer's
advanced CMOS Setup. For more information about the problem, contact the
computer's manufacturer.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 erratic

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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