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jhay_e03

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    ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
    « 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

    ihazcheezburger

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    Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
    « Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 05:21:02 AM »
    uh oh spaghettio

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    Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
    « Reply #2 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...
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    jhay_e03

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      Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
      « Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009, 07:08:55 PM »
      im using ps2 keyboard.

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      Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
      « Reply #4 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?

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      Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
      « Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009, 07:32:07 PM »
      I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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        Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
        « Reply #6 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?

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        Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
        « Reply #7 on: January 15, 2009, 02:40:51 AM »
        what shape is the keyboard plug? rectangular or circular?
        I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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        Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
        « Reply #8 on: January 15, 2009, 06:35:06 AM »
        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...
        " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

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          Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
          « Reply #9 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.

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          Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
          « Reply #10 on: January 21, 2009, 09:12:27 PM »
          Good job :)

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            Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
            « Reply #11 on: January 23, 2009, 06:01:48 AM »
            Buy new keyboard and mouse

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            Re: ps/2 keyboard doesn't work in boot up
            « Reply #12 on: January 23, 2009, 06:20:29 AM »
            greggazz...did you miss this part ? ?


            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.
            " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "