Win XP Pro installation USB keyboard

[AZeemeri]

Hi,

I just got a new Dell Dimension 9100 and I am trying to install WIN XP Pro on it. But when windows ask to press Enter to install, the keyboard does not work.
This is a USB only keyboard system.

Windows XP does not recognize the keyboard during the installation?! Help plz appreciated.

 

[scottew]

Check to be sure that USB is enabled in the BIOS. This may require you to use another keyboard.

 

[Brimestone]

You could purchase a USB to PS2 adapter and plug the keyboard in the keyboard PS2 port.

Computers are like a bag of hammers, they won't do a damn thing until you pick it up and SMASH something with it!!

 

[BadBigBen]

like scottew mentioned, there is a setting within the BIOS setup, called usually, USB LEGACY SUPPORT, make sure this is enabled, aswell as all the USB PORTS...

otherwise you may have to get a hold of a PS/2 Keyboard or converter...


Ben

If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...

 

[JJDiver]

There is an assumption by several people in this thread...the PC has a PS2 port.

A couple of weeks ago, I thought I had lost my marbles...after I finished installing software on a new (refurbished) PC from Dell, I disconnected it from my USB KVM, and proceeded to install, err tried to install the PC on someone's desk. After looking for the PS2 for a few minutes, I went back to the keyboard/mouse storage box, and found the USB keyboard which came with the PC.

This one didn't have a single PS2 port on it. Surprise, surprise, surprise.

Can't see any downside to USB only, and can see a few postives (no little pins to bend.)

On the origonal topic, I didn't have any trouble installing XP on the box, but sometimes I do have to wait a few seconds when switching betwen PC's (on the USB KVM) or booting up a PC that has not been connected to USB keyboard or mouse before. After a few seconds, keyboard and mouse start working. And of course, as previously pointed out, Legacy USB probably has to be enabled.

Jeff