PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working

n0000000b · 11-13-2008, 01:15 PM

Hi,

I bought a secondhand computer and when I turn it on it comes up with the BIOS setup page, which I don't know much about. Problem is keyboards won't work so I can't setup or get past it. It came with a PS/2 which works fine on my other computer but when I put it on the new one the lights flash once and then nothing happens. I went and got USB keyboard and put it in all the usb ports I can find and it didn't work either. No lights come up or anything.

I have no idea what's wrong with it???? If you need more detail please ask.

Any help appreciated! Thank you

jbush9988 · 11-13-2008, 01:36 PM

hi,

first off what kind of bio's are you running?

I had this same problem and it was a simple fix, you might have to do a little bit of exploring since your new to the bios thing..

explore around in your BIOS being sure NOT to change anything, the only thing oyur looking for is an option that will say:

Plug & Play OS Yes/No

make sure you change that to YES save bios and exit... this is simply so the motherboard wil automatically recognize your mouse, keyboard, USB ports Etc...

n0000000b · 11-13-2008, 01:43 PM

I don't know what Bios it's running but how do I get into it if I can't use the keyboard? Because it says I need to hold down DEL key to enter setup.

Thank you

jbush9988 · 11-13-2008, 02:09 PM

ok, i was confused about that sorry...

are you using a USB keyboard? or PS/2 ?

n0000000b · 11-13-2008, 02:16 PM

I have tried two different ps/2 and a usb, none of them respond. They all work on my other computer so I don't think the keyboards are at fault...

11-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
n0000000b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP Pro	PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working Hi, I bought a secondhand computer and when I turn it on it comes up with the BIOS setup page, which I don't know much about. Problem is keyboards won't work so I can't setup or get past it. It came with a PS/2 which works fine on my other computer but when I put it on the new one the lights flash once and then nothing happens. I went and got USB keyboard and put it in all the usb ports I can find and it didn't work either. No lights come up or anything. I have no idea what's wrong with it???? If you need more detail please ask. Any help appreciated! Thank you

11-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
jbush9988 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working hi, first off what kind of bio's are you running? I had this same problem and it was a simple fix, you might have to do a little bit of exploring since your new to the bios thing.. explore around in your BIOS being sure NOT to change anything, the only thing oyur looking for is an option that will say: Plug & Play OS Yes/No make sure you change that to YES save bios and exit... this is simply so the motherboard wil automatically recognize your mouse, keyboard, USB ports Etc...

11-13-2008, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
n0000000b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working I don't know what Bios it's running but how do I get into it if I can't use the keyboard? Because it says I need to hold down DEL key to enter setup. Thank you

11-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
jbush9988 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working ok, i was confused about that sorry... are you using a USB keyboard? or PS/2 ?

11-13-2008, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
n0000000b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: PS/2 & USB Keyboards not working I have tried two different ps/2 and a usb, none of them respond. They all work on my other computer so I don't think the keyboards are at fault... Last edited by n0000000b; 11-13-2008 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Forgot info