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SUMMARYThere are several special steps that must be taken to successfully install Windows on the IBM L40 386SX Laptop. If these steps are not taken, the following may occur:
MORE INFORMATIONKeyboardThe IBM L40 386SX Laptop has a detachable numeric keypad that must be attached when the Setup program is run. If the keypad is not attached, Setup will detect an 84-key keyboard, rather than the 101-key keyboard. In this case, the "Enhanced 101 or 102 key US" choice should be selected.Accepting the 84-key choice will not allow the keypad to be used with Windows, if it is attached later. Mouse"Microsoft or IBM PS/2 Mouse" should be selected in Setup.HIMEM.SYSThe IBM L40 is a PS/2, but it does not have a Micro Channel bus. The L40 uses the AT-style bus, which causes HIMEM.SYS to use A20 handler number 1. This will cause the system to hang, or cause repeated beeps, during bootup. The IBM L40 requires HIMEM.SYS to use handler number 2. The following line needs to be in the CONFIG.SYS file:
L40 Suspend/Resume OptionThe L40 has a Suspend/Resume option, which allows you to close the machine to change batteries and retain work in memory. This option will cause erratic behavior in Windows unless the following procedure is performed:
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