Microsoft KB Archive/134468

= Plug and Play BIOS Disabled on Dockable Notebook Computers =

Article ID: 134468

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you install Windows on a dockable notebook computer with a Plug and Play BIOS, you see no Eject PC command on the Start menu when the notebook computer is docked in a docking station. Also, in Device Manager, no Plug and Play BIOS node is displayed in System Devices.

This may occur on IBM ThinkPad (360/750/755 series) dockable notebook computers with a Plug and Play BIOS.



CAUSE
Early versions of dockable notebook computers with a Plug and Play BIOS are not compatible with Windows. When a Plug and Play BIOS is disabled in Windows, certain features, such as warm docking, no longer work.



RESOLUTION
To make your dockable notebook computer with a Plug and Play BIOS compatible with Windows, contact the manufacturer of your notebook computer and obtain the most recent Plug and Play BIOS. A Plug and Play BIOS dated after 7/1/95 is normally compatible with Windows.



MORE INFORMATION
The ThinkPad (360/750/755 series) dockable notebook computers are manufactured by International Business Machines Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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