CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 It seems as if I only ever post PC problem type threads but as I am a technical numpty, they are the ones that cause me most hassle. OK, so whilst I was back in the UK, I had 2x1gb Crucial memory installed (these were the sticks i could not get to work ) but I now have a silly problem that is annoying me. Whilst at the shop he used a PS2 keyboard and now that it is back I want to use my USB keyboard but unfortunately it gives me a keyboard error on startup asking me to press F1 to continue. I do this but it doesnt recognise my USB keyboard and will only continue if I plug in a borrowed PS2 keyboard. Once I press F1 both keyboards wil then work. I have looked at the control panel / keyboards and both types are listed. I thought that if i dleted the PS2 from the list then that would be OK but have failed as I cannot see a way of doing that. Now, I could buy a USB to PS2 convertor and plug my USB keyboard into that or buy a PS2 keyboard but would prefer not to if possible. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Most likely needs changing in the bios. Not sure how you'd do this. Sure an expert will be along shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I take it the USB Keyboard is a standard one? Not the one with all the extra buttons on the top? If so you should be able to plug it in with the PS2, once it boots up, log into windows & then check it picks it up in device manager. Once it has, while device manager is open unplug it and plug it back making sure it gets picked up. I would also check your BIOS, some USB Services could be stopped on bootup. Check USB options are enabled as I have a feeling it is something to do with this. Depending what type of board it is on bootup it should tell you what to press to access BIOS. This can vary but it is normally either F11/F12/F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 I take it the USB Keyboard is a standard one? Not the one with all the extra buttons on the top? I think it is one of those with lots of buttons - that nobody seems to use. If so you should be able to plug it in with the PS2, once it boots up, log into windows & then check it picks it up in device manager. Once it has, while device manager is open unplug it and plug it back making sure it gets picked up. If I load windows with both the PS2 and USB keyboards attached, it picks it up. It is only when the PS2 isn't atached at boot up stage that I get problems. I would also check your BIOS, some USB Services could be stopped on bootup. Check USB options are enabled as I have a feeling it is something to do with this. Depending what type of board it is on bootup it should tell you what to press to access BIOS. This can vary but it is normally either F11/F12/F1. I am a bit concerned about playing with the bios as I don't think my knowledge is good enough. Should that be required, I think a trip back to the shop is in order. Unfortunately, after lived here for 3 years I have developed "small island mentality" and dread the thought of having to drive 10km's there and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Plug in the PS2 keyboard, Turn your PC on. Press whatever key it tells you to enter the "Setup" or the "BIOS". It's usually Del or one of the F Keys. Once in there look around the menu's for "Halt On" It will probably say "Halt On - All Errors". Go to this option and set it to either everything but keyboard or nothing at all. The option that is selected at the moment is for it to halt on all errors. This means if it doesn't detect a keyboard it see's this as an error and halts the system waiting on your input. As your USB keyboard isn't recognised during the boot it doesn't know its there. To overcome this USB keyboard issue as well go through the menu's of the BIOS again looking for USB Legacy Hardware and make sure its set to ON. This should make your USB keyboard visible and useable during BIOS boot. I'm sorry I can't help you much more through the BIOS screen but there are a lot of variations with regards to the menu layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thak you my friend. I reckon even someone as technically challenged as me could do that. I will have a look later as I am at the bar now - my first shift of the winter period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I think Abz's right about the BIOS settings Col. Have a go mate, even if you did manage to mess it up somehow, at the worst you'll just have to take it back to the shop for a BIOS reset (ie remove the mobo battery for a few seconds) Also in the BIOS thees a setting like "Halt on .....?" which is usually set to "All errors" or Keyboard errors" ... if you change that to "No errors" you might well find that your problem is fixed. Go for it. You're a tiger! GRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Bollocks, Scott beat me to it., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Oh, one thing. Don't fret if you can't see the USB Legacy option. It isn't avaiable with some BIOS. I had a mediacenter where I couldn't turn it on. It is rare for it not to be a feature but don't stress if it's not there and you think you are going mad lol. It should be there though, so have a look Ahhh Winter bartending.... don't get too drunk with the locals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 ...Ahhh Winter bartending.... don't get too drunk with the locals!! Tomorrow and Sunday are TV sport all day type days so thats a distinct possibility ..... Go for it. You're a tiger! GRRRRR I'll have Survivor blasting out in the background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 If you keep getting the keyboard error press F8 repeatedly at start up to get into bios and there will be an option in the boot settings listed as 'halt on' set it to halt on no errors and it will boot first time regardless of keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 If you keep getting the keyboard error press F8 repeatedly at start up to get into bios and there will be an option in the boot settings listed as 'halt on' set it to halt on no errors and it will boot first time regardless of keyboard. Thank heavens you posted. I don't think he would have cracked it from the 3 answers already. Also, it may well be F8 (doubtful as i've never seen an F8 bios entry), but there are lots of different ways to enter the bios screen. Del is the more generic button, F8 I have never heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thank heavens you posted. I don't think he would have cracked it from the 3 answers already. Thank you for that. I really miss sarcasm and irony. The Greeks just dont get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thank you for that. I really miss sarcasm and irony. The Greeks just dont get it. Almost sounded sarcastic in its own right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 have you tried pressing f8 or the del button on start up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 If you keep getting the keyboard error press F8 repeatedly at start up to get into bios and there will be an option in the boot settings listed as 'halt on' set it to halt on no errors and it will boot first time regardless of keyboard. F8 won't get you into the BIOS, instead it will get you into Window Safemode which allow you to login to your PC without all full drivers (normally good if you get BSOD, Blue Screen Of Death). You get a few other options like login in with networking or without, but you normally use this if you have a corrupt driver issue or hardware\HDD. Trust me, I work for M18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thank heavens you posted. I don't think he would have cracked it from the 3 answers already. Very true, I suppose if he's drinking in his bar he might have seen it six times. But hey; ups my post count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Almost sounded sarcastic in its own right Completely unintentional I assure you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 But hey; ups my post count. You need to slow down on that front, We dont need anymore post whores. 117 posts in four years! jeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 F8 won't get you into the BIOS, instead it will get you into Window Safemode F8 won't get you into the BIOS or into Window Safemode, not directly anyway, it'll get you into Windows Advanced Options and from there you have the choice of things like Safe Mode and Last Known Good Config etc. Right, I'm off to split hairs in another thread now. Scotty, you coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Lmao This forum's going uphill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Well, even if I don't fix the problem, the recent banter as lifted an otherwise boring day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 You're on a roll with the sarcasm today CJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 F8 won't get you into the BIOS or into Window Safemode, not directly anyway, it'll get you into Windows Advanced Options and from there you have the choice of things like Safe Mode and Last Known Good Config etc. Right, I'm off to split hairs in another thread now. Scotty, you coming? You and bloody Scotty! I am just going to stop posting now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Liar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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