Windows install problem on new build....

[se1zure]

Ugh oh! I finally just set up my brand new computer, and now, I put in my windows install disk, I get into the screen, where the licensce agreement is shown, and it says;
"f8 -- i agree esc - I do not Agree..."
and then another option that doesn't matter.

Well, the keyboard, up until there worked fine, and I can pg up and pg down ont he agreement. But when I press f8, nothing happens!

I am using a wired usb keyboard (Not wireless), but do i need one of those older keyboard attachments thingy's? Or is that unrelated?

 

[rapid]

Do the function keys also double up as 'internet browser' keys? If so, you might need to press a non standard 'lock' button to set them back to being normal F1 - F12 function keys.

 

[Chernobyl1]

It could be the USB support isnt as good as you might like.
I gave up with USB keyboards a long time ago due to problems like that.

Its worth checking that Legacy USB keyboard support is enabled in the BIOS.

 

[Martyr]

im guessing function lock too.

 

[engiNURD]

Heh, I agree on the F-Lock. What keyboard do you have?

 

[MrWizard6600]

im guessing function lock too.

me three. i went thru this exact problem with my MS keyboard. then im like "whats this F lock light.... whats this F lock button... iiiiiiiiiii get it now..."

after inspection of my keyboard in the during the process of posting my post, i have concluded this thing despiratly needs cleaning.