[Solved] usb keyboard vs bios

[undercrone]

hi please help me...i cant access my bios with my usb keyboard, i hav no ps2 port, iv tried all my usb ports with 2 different keyboards...keyboard works fine with windows.

thanks.

[KenB]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

Switch off at the wall first.

 

Try taking the CMOS battery ( looks like a bright coin ) out for 2 mins then put it back [ + on top ]

This will reset the BIOS to defaults.

 

Why do you need to access the BIOS ?

[undercrone]

thanks i will try this, it was going to be my last resort...looks like it is. i want to check in bios because iv recently added some new mem and i want to check its running at 1600, plus i like things to do what they are suposed to do :-)

[KenB]

It is no big deal - it just re-sets the BIOS to defaults :)

 

Your date and time will probably need re-setting afterwards.

 

Let us know how you get on.

[undercrone]

sorted

 

Hi just to let you know iv sorted problem...not sure how. i went looking for battery but couldnt find it (i know it should be there) so i just checked all cables and plugged it in a different usb port again and i managed to get the bios up, anyway i think the problem is something to do with the low frequency either in the usb ports or keyboard (not sure which) but i ended up getting a new keyboard aswell cos mine packed up, new keyboard much better. Thanks for taking the time to help with my problem it was much appreciated.

[KenB]

Good to hear that your problem is now resolved :)