BIOS without keyboard

[CJJ]

I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to
build a basic machine for a local playgroup.
All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I
will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the
system
The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket
and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to
use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very
briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when
authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a
classroom environment).
Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a
keyboard with the 'old type plug.
Can anyone help?????


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2002

 

[Jim]

I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to
build a basic machine for a local playgroup.
All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I
will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the
system
The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket
and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to
use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very
briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when
authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a
classroom environment).
Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a
keyboard with the 'old type plug.
Can anyone help?????

Your best bet may be to get hold of a PS/2 to DIN Adaptor.


Jim

 

[JT]

I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to
build a basic machine for a local playgroup.
All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I
will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the
system
The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket
and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to
use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very
briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when
authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a
classroom environment).
Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a
keyboard with the 'old type plug.
Can anyone help?????

The PS2 socket is for a mouse. The larger 5 pin DIN socket is for the "AT"
style keyboard. There are adapters, and old keyboards should be cheap or
free. Get one and you will have better luck.

JT

 

[DaveW]

You must use the keyboard to access the BIOS.