Why cant i select safemode with a USB KEyboard in XP ??

[Paul M]

Just put my Mx7000 keyboard on usb2.0 connector and my keyboard is
pretty much dead untill i get into windows. I can't pres f8 to go into
safe mode. I also cant skip the scanning of files that happens
somtimes when Xp boots ?

Do i need somthing set in the bios to allow my keyboard to work ??

/PS i have No trouble at all with a PS2 keyboard.

Thanks,

 

[WTC]

Just put my Mx7000 keyboard on usb2.0 connector and my keyboard is
pretty much dead untill i get into windows. I can't pres f8 to go into
safe mode. I also cant skip the scanning of files that happens
somtimes when Xp boots ?

Do i need somthing set in the bios to allow my keyboard to work ??

USB Legacy should be enabled. You need a PS2 keyboard to configured this,
then your USB Keyboard should work after this is enabled.

 

[Paul M]

I think its turned on ?

USB Legacy should be enabled. You need a PS2 keyboard to configured this,
then your USB Keyboard should work after this is enabled.

 

[Paul M]

Had a look in the Bios and nothing about USB legacy

My board is an Abit NF7-S 2.0 bios 24 i think.

I did a post to an Abit group maybe they can help.

Thanks.

 

[peter]

Is the F-Lock key on when you first boot up??
peter

 

[Paul M]

Dont think so ?

My keyboard is a Logitech Cordless Duo, mouse Mx700.

 

[Paul M]

I got it fixed let the BIOS do USB instead of the OS. Works fine now.

 

[Alex Nichol]

Just put my Mx7000 keyboard on usb2.0 connector and my keyboard is
pretty much dead untill i get into windows. I can't pres f8 to go into
safe mode. I also cant skip the scanning of files that happens
somtimes when Xp boots ?

Do i need somthing set in the bios to allow my keyboard to work ??

Yes. Look for Legacy USB support - it might work. But at that stage
there are no Windows USB drivers loaded. This is my big objection to
USB keyboards while PS/2 connectors remain