getting into bios with a usb keyboard

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Erganomulos

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hey GH,

I need to get into bios but the computer will not respond to my usb keyboard... I searched the forms but found no answer to this dilemma.

I know I could use a usb to ps2 converter but I'm short one and I'm hoping for another solution.

thanks
 
okaaayyy... so the usb/ps2 converter didn't work... I have to buy a ps2 keyboard don't I?
 
Currently I use a usb keyboard on my computer and can enter and control the bios. On other motherboards I have ran into the same problem that you are having. Try using another usb port on the mobo, it has worked for me a few times. Hope this helps.
 
Though many motherboards can support a USB keyboard in the BIOS, that setting is not activated by default. The best time to activate that setting would be when you're first installing Windows onto that system.

Also, which keyboard are you using? Some USB keyboards won't work at all with a USB-to-PS/2 adapter. You may have to borrow someone else's (PS/2) keyboard in order to fix your problem.
 
I was using my apple keyboard when the adapter didn't work.

so I dusted off my Indestructible keyboard and tried the adapter... and it worked!

thank you for the idea to use a different usb keyboard
 
I've had some strange experiences with USB keyboards and getting in the BIOS.
My last PC used to let me get in the BIOS no problem but one day decided not to.
That lasted about 2 weeks and then started working again.
Always keep a PS2 keyboard handy, you never know when you will need one!

There are many older (and some newer) motherboards that wont allow a USB keyboard to be used in the CMOS despite setting the "Allow Legacy USB devices" option in the CMOS.
Most of the time it works ok with modern boards.
If you havent tried that setting yet, give it a go.
 
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There are many older (and some newer) motherboards that wont allow a USB keyboard to be used in the CMOS despite setting the "Allow Legacy USB devices" option in the CMOS.
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yes, this is the thing, USB legacy support must be enabled in order to use an USB keyboard in the BIOS (not the CMOS, that's Composite Metal Oxide Semiconductor :rolleyes: :D) well if u can't access to your BIOS with that keyboard, reset your BIOS and that option should be enabled by default
 
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