Erratic Keyboard Behavior with Comptex 386SX-25

Last reviewed: May 11, 1995
Article ID: Q126299

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

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

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

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.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbhw kbenv
KBSubcategory: win
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 erratic

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Last reviewed: May 11, 1995
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