PS2 Keyboard Problems

[Pickle12bob]

Hi, I just started using a computer I built again after letting it sit around for about a year. I have 2 problems so far with it that didn't occur the last time I used it ( or any other time for that matter ).

1. Usually windows would automatically boot up, and the boot screen ( press tab for POST, del for set up ) would only show for a second or 2 before booting. Now it just stays there at the boot screen. I did unplug my hard drive from data and power before I initially turned on the computer because I thought I had a different HD in there but it was actually the one I desired to be in there do I quickly plugged it back in. I don't understand why it's not booting up how it used to. Could this be something to do with the hard drive itself, or possibly an error in Windows 7?

2. I figured I was alright because I had an extra PS2 keyboard already hooked up to the computer that I used frequently to mess with the BIOS before I stopped using this computer. The strangest thing occurred when I plugged it in though. The lights on the keyboard light up for less than half a second (sometimes they stay on for a second) but instantly turn off. There seems to be some kind of short somewhere. I don't have any other computers that have PS2 ports so I don't know if the problem is the keyboard or the port itself. If it did happen to be the port, could I try something to fix it or do I need to get a new mobo? hopefully not the latter

Thanks

 

[DJHarrison]

For number two, you would probably have to replace the motherboard to use a PS2 keyboard. Could you not just use USB? I can use a USB in the bios with no problems.

 

[OvenMaster]

I think both problems are related.

Often, a computer's BIOS is set to halt on errors. A faulty keyboard is one error that would make the POST fail. I would try another keyboard - P/S2 or USB - to see if the problem goes away.

Never plug in or unplug a PS/2 keyboard or any hard drive (or most anything) from the motherboard when the computer is running. Otherwise the device and/or motherboard may be damaged.

 

[StrangleHold]

Like Oven said, never unplug or plug in a PS/2 keyboard or mouse while the computer is running. A USB is fine but not PS/2. They do make a PS/2 to USB adaptor.