keyboard/BIOS problem

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boger

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Hey guys. I have a crappy old Gateway that i use as a spare computer. I tried to reinstall windows xp but at the black and white screen that gives me options to start or install windows, my keyboard wont work! I thought i might have to go into BIOS because it isnt recognizing my usb keyboard. This computer is usb only. Well, I can't get into the bios because i have to hit F1 at the gateway logo and my keyboard won't work. Can anyone tell me what to do or how to get into BIOS??? And I already tried resetting the cmos by takeing out the battery and moving the jumper. The motherbord is a Microstar MS-6312. Thanks!!
 
With a USB only system your BIOS should have USB device support (for keyboards, mice and whatnot). Try switching to a different USB port.
 
Have you tried a different USB keyboard? If that doesn't work you'll probably need a new motherboard. Unless the Gateway is still under warranty then you might be able to get them to repair it for free.
 
Can you borrow a standard PS/2 keyboard to get into your BIOS to enable USB support? You could even buy one say at a store, try it, and then return it, saying you "changed your mind".
Tom
 
boger said:
Hey guys. I have a crappy old Gateway that i use as a spare computer. I tried to reinstall windows xp but at the black and white screen that gives me options to start or install windows, my keyboard wont work! I thought i might have to go into BIOS because it isnt recognizing my usb keyboard. This computer is usb only. Well, I can't get into the bios because i have to hit F1 at the gateway logo and my keyboard won't work. Can anyone tell me what to do or how to get into BIOS??? And I already tried resetting the cmos by takeing out the battery and moving the jumper. The motherbord is a Microstar MS-6312. Thanks!!
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use the ps2 keyboard instead of usb and it should be fine...it happened on my old computer too (not gateway..), and i used ps2 keyboard then ok...the thing is i still dont know why the usb keyboard wont work :D

and what do you mean "usb only" :confused: it should as least have one or two ps2 port at the back right?
 
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