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USB Keyboard
Name: user49 Date: December 27, 2008 at 07:29:00 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 248mb Product: Dell / DELL DEMENSION 2400
Comment:
I broke the pins to the original ps2 keyboard controller and needed advice before i went and bought a usb keyboard. Can i swith to a usb keyboard and still use my computer?
Name: SysLock Date: December 27, 2008 at 07:36:19 Pacific
Reply:
As long as you have usb slot you can.
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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill Date: December 27, 2008 at 08:28:46 Pacific
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The issue you may run into is trying to enter the BIOS (setup) screens when using a USB keyboard. Most systems will not use USB unless the setting to Enable USB devices is Enabled in the BIOS. Now you may not be able to get to the BIOS. If the USB keyboard does work in the POST screens then think twice before clearing the CMOS. The default setting for legacy USB devices is Disabled.
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Response Number 3
Name: Aquabania Date: December 27, 2008 at 10:35:29 Pacific
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Chances are you'll be completely fine, no problems, with a USB keyboard as long as you have a USB port.
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Response Number 4
Name: aegis1 Date: December 27, 2008 at 11:32:01 Pacific
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Pay attention to what Othehill said!
I suggest that you get a PS2 keyboard.
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Response Number 5
Name: user49 Date: December 28, 2008 at 04:06:51 Pacific
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Thanks everyone, my windows 98 asks for usb drivers and i will be upgrading to XP. Hope my system sees it, I will not reset the bios, thank you.
victor
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Response Number 6
Name: OtheHill Date: December 28, 2008 at 06:46:21 Pacific
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WinXP will not be able to access the BIOS either. You are not in any OS at that point. Only difference will be that WinXP has native support for USB and Win98 needs drivers.
You said you broke pins on the PS/2 Keyboard. Get another PS/2 keyboard to use when needed. Find one on the side of the road or at resale shops.
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