NUM LOCK Indicator Light Remains Off After Resuming From Standby (188416)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q188416

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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/w98?sid=460

SYMPTOMS

When your Windows 98-based computer resumes from standby mode, you may notice that the NUM LOCK indicator light on your keyboard may not light, although the NUM LOCK key may still work correctly.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) does not respond correctly to Windows 98's instruction to relight the NUM LOCK key.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, press the NUM LOCK key twice. To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your computer's motherboard to inquire about the availability of an updated BIOS that resolves this issue.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue only affects the functionality of the NUM LOCK key.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	7/13/2006
Keywords:	kbprb kbui KB188416