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From: L.A.T. on 10 Jun 2010 15:57 Fairly old XP computer won't boot, the error message indicating that there is no keyboard present, or the keyboard is faulty. Plugging another (working) keyboard into the motherboard's PS2 port gives the same message. Is it likely that a USB keyboard would work, or is the problem much more fundamental than that?
From: Gettamulla Tupya on 10 Jun 2010 17:27 On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:57:19 GMT, "L.A.T." <tonyt92(a)bigpond.com> wrote: > Fairly old XP computer won't boot, the error message indicating that there > is no keyboard present, or the keyboard is faulty. > Plugging another (working) keyboard into the motherboard's PS2 port gives > the same message. > Is it likely that a USB keyboard would work, or is the problem much more > fundamental than that? > Sounds like a stuffed motherboard.
From: nomail on 10 Jun 2010 19:21 On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:57:19 GMT, "L.A.T." <tonyt92(a)bigpond.com> wrote: >Fairly old XP computer won't boot, the error message indicating that there >is no keyboard present, or the keyboard is faulty. >Plugging another (working) keyboard into the motherboard's PS2 port gives >the same message. >Is it likely that a USB keyboard would work, or is the problem much more >fundamental than that? > Try a USB keyboard and see... Borrow one or buy a cheapie. Pete
From: Brad on 10 Jun 2010 19:32 "Gettamulla Tupya" <gettamullatupya(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:16m2161vnc0c6pdp8b72q42afbopvvc20g(a)4ax.com... : On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:57:19 GMT, "L.A.T." <tonyt92(a)bigpond.com> wrote: : : > Fairly old XP computer won't boot, the error message indicating that there : > is no keyboard present, or the keyboard is faulty. : > Plugging another (working) keyboard into the motherboard's PS2 port gives : > the same message. : > Is it likely that a USB keyboard would work, or is the problem much more : > fundamental than that? : > : : Sounds like a stuffed motherboard. : There can be problems if the Bios in an older computer is not set to use a USB keyboard. As I said older computers. Were you able to test the machine with the USB before buying one it would be a bonus but if not a spare keyboard won't break the bank. -- Brad Leyden 6� 43.5816' S 146� 59.3097' E WGS84 To mail spam is really hot but please reply to thread so all may benefit (or laugh at my mistakes) > >
From: L.A.T. on 11 Jun 2010 15:55
Thank you all for your help. I don't think this machine is worth spending much time on. I probably have enough bits and pieces around the place to make up a better computer for this kid. He is so excited at the thought of having his very own computer. > |