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No Keyboard After Formating

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by miracleman, 2010/01/11.

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    miracleman

    miracleman Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Just did a complete HD format on a Dell Optiplex 260. Ready to load XP. Can't get past the 1st screen to boot up... no keyboard. (Can't get to F2,etc.) All connections OK. Keyboard works elsewhere. Suggestions? :confused:
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Gussing that its a USB keyboard....If the machine has PS2 ports try that...Go into the BIOS to enable Legacy USB Devices.
     

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    miracleman

    miracleman Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    BINGO! Thanks...
     
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    BINGO not so much... can't go online. I don't think it sees the ethernet board?
     
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    You have loaded the chipset and other drivers, including the NIC?
     
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    miracleman

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    Chipset????
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Chipset = drivers for Mobo...
     
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