ROM BIOS Needed for Tandon Laptops

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q88416
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

When running Microsoft Windows on Tandon Laptop computers, you experience keyboard failures, Unrecoverable Application Errors (UAEs), or general protection (GP) faults with some BIOS versions. To avoid these problems:

  • All 386sx laptop computers should use Tandon BIOS and not Phoenix BIOS
  • BIOS version should be at least the following: 

       BIOS Version   Tandon Computers
   ------------   ----------------

   3.61           PCA non-discrete, PAC 286, Targa
                  386/16,386/20,386/25,386/33, 386 SX, 486
   3.62           PAC/12, PCA/12
   3.52           286 Laptop
   3.64           386 laptop
   2.22           PCA discrete

MORE INFORMATION

To obtain a new Tandon BIOS, call the Tandon dealer that sold the machine or call Tandon directly.

NOTE: A Tandon BIOS, unlike a Phoenix BIOS, is not identified on the screen when you start your computer. The BIOS version should be displayed at the top-right corner of the CMOS setup screen.

KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
Additional reference words: gpf 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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