Setup Detects Incorrect Keyboard (69099)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q69099

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Microsoft Windows Setup program on an IBM PS/2 Model 70, Setup may detect the keyboard as an 84-key keyboard, even though it is a 101-key keyboard.

NOTE: This problem also affects the Wang PC 280, the NCR PC 925, and some Wyse 286 and 386 computers.

CAUSE

This is a problem with older IBM PS/2 Model 70 keyboard BIOS.

RESOLUTION

To resolve the problem, choose the 101-key keyboard as the keyboard type during Setup.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB69099