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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: jhay_e03 on January 13, 2009, 03:45:44 AM

Title: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: jhay_e03 on January 13, 2009, 03:45:44 AM

i encountered problems in my desktop. i want to change my bios setup but my keyboard doesnt work during bootup the but after bootup and enter windows... the keyboard was already working. what the problem with it? please help me. thnx

specs:

ECS Motherboard
windows XP SP3
Celeron D processor
1.4GB RAM
80GB HDD


thanks in advance

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: ihazcheezburger on January 13, 2009, 05:21:02 AM

uh oh spaghettio

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: patio on January 13, 2009, 06:24:02 AM

If it's a USB keyboard this is common as it's waiting for the drivers to load...
Borrow or buy a PS2 keyboard.
Everyone should have one...

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: jhay_e03 on January 14, 2009, 07:08:55 PM

im using ps2 keyboard.

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: Broni on January 14, 2009, 07:29:59 PM

patio
MINUS 100 points!
The title says:
ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
...in bold letters ;D

jhay_e03
Did you try another keyboard?

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 14, 2009, 07:32:07 PM

Quote from: ihazcheezburger on January 13, 2009, 05:21:02 AM

uh oh spaghettio

LOL

cat

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: jhay_e03 on January 15, 2009, 02:39:07 AM

yup... i already used other keyboard but it doesnt work.

do you have any ideas to help me out on this problem?

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 15, 2009, 02:40:51 AM

what shape is the keyboard plug? rectangular or circular?

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: patio on January 15, 2009, 06:35:06 AM

Quote from: Broni on January 14, 2009, 07:29:59 PM

patio
MINUS 100 points!
The title says:
ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
...in bold letters ;D

jhay_e03
Did you try another keyboard?

He may very well have a USB adapter on it which would explain the dilemna...

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: jhay_e03 on January 21, 2009, 08:39:34 PM

i got the solution regarding this. i remove the CMOS battery and return it after a few seconds then the bios was appered.  thanks for all your help guys. :) it really appreciated.

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: Broni on January 21, 2009, 09:12:27 PM

Good job :)

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: Greggaz on January 23, 2009, 06:01:48 AM

Buy new keyboard and mouse

Title: Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
Post by: patio on January 23, 2009, 06:20:29 AM

greggazz...did you miss this part ? ?

Quote from: jhay_e03 on January 21, 2009, 08:39:34 PM

i got the solution regarding this. i remove the CMOS battery and return it after a few seconds then the bios was appered.  thanks for all your help guys. :) it really appreciated.