ROM BIOS Needed for Tandon Laptops

ID: Q88416


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 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.

Additional query words: gpf 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: November 8, 1999
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