2007-03-17 08:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
only one particular ps/2 keyboard works which is a mck-2000 which is crazy
2007-03-17 08:54:43 · update #1
The other answers are close but that only works in horseshoes- just because you have a USB keyboard doesn't mean the BIOS/Device Manager of the OS recognizes it- now this isn't to say that you'll never be able to use it, but unless you can access that system some other way, via a mouse or other pointing device, navigating will be painful.
PS/2 ports going bad is a sure sign of either a BIOS issue or misconfiguration (likely) or your MoBo is getting ready to say adios.
Go low tech if possible and use an old DIN style connector-keyboard or serial if that works, just so that you can access the BIOS and device manager to install the software for your USB keyboard- after that you should be golden.
2007-03-22 10:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a chance except a hardware failure which I definitely have experienced. even if it really is a hardware failure, then the in person-friendly words answer is going to be replacing the motherboard. There are some viruses obtainable that ought to intrude with the operation of USB ports and some different peripherals. you are able to opt to apply some sturdy anti-virus software to remedy the placement, or worse, you've gotten to completely reinstall living house windows. There are questions that favor solutions formerly i ought to allow you to be conscious of many more advantageous, yet you are able to start with assistance from doing this: 1st: Does the keyboard artwork for the BIOS formerly living house windows starts off operating? in case you unhook the hardpersistent, will the keyboard artwork? If it does, it isn't a hardware difficulty, yet something in living house windows. 2d: Do you've a spare hardpersistent or a thanks to make a partition on apersistent to attempt setting up living house windows on his workstation in a thoroughly sparkling area? If the keyboard then works, you be conscious of something has been corrupted in his living house windows installation and also you should opt to get rid of in spite of is infecting his equipment and remedy the placement (wipe and reinstall should be all you should do). the precise warning signs you describe were those I had with one in all my pcs - issues plugged into USB ought to act like they were going to artwork and fail. The equipment both claimed they were operating, or ought to often times teach a "this gadget failed" note and then it ought to disappear. inspect the chance that the equipment has an endemic - attempt different scanners to be particular. Or, if he has no longer something major on the equipment, wipe the hardpersistent thoroughly and reinstall living house windows on the empty, cleanpersistent.
2016-11-26 19:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work properly if the ps/2 is bad.ok.but the main criteria is your motherboard and bios should support usb keyboard.ok.
2007-03-21 15:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by linish v 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup it should also override the windows error unless the mother board section the ps/2 connect is at is shorting it pins some how.
2007-03-17 08:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by ulayhere 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
FIRST U MUST GO TO THE BIOS AND CHANGE THE PORT TO USB IF U CAN AND CHECK TO SEE IF LAGCEY SUPPORT IS ON TOO.
2007-03-17 08:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by chris s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
USB is a completely different connection and should work just fine.
2007-03-17 08:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, no problem should occur. Good luck
2007-03-17 08:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by Guy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋