ROM BIOS Needed for Tandon Laptops (88416)
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 Q88416 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
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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.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB88416 |
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