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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by 601x106, 2008/04/22.

  1. 2008/04/22
    601x106

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    i bought this Saitek eclipse keyboard couple months ago and today when i turned on my pc and tried to type, i notice something odd. when i hold down a key, it only types it once. for example when i hold on to the backspace to erase a whole sentence, it erases one letter and stops...so i have to release the key wait couple secs to erase another letter. this problem applies to all my keys. any1 know a solution?
     
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  2. 2008/04/23
    PeteC

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    601x106 - Welcome to the Board :)

    First step is to determine whether or not the keyboard is at fault or the software.

    You have checked Repeat Rate settings - Control Panel > Keyboard?

    Can you try another keyboard ? If that behaves uninstall and re-install any keyboard software which came with the Saitek.
     
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  4. 2008/04/24
    601x106

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    lol i tried that then i tried using a different keyboard (not from saitek) and i wasnt able to type at all -,-
     
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  5. 2008/04/24
    PeteC

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    Would suspect that either the second keyboard is malfunctioning or there is a port problem - PS/2 or USB ?
     
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  6. 2008/04/24
    601x106

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    its a usb.
     
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  7. 2008/04/25
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    If you have access to a PS/2 keyboard - frim a friend? - try that as a test.

    Have you tried other USB ports on the computer?

    Try a reload of the USB controllers .....

    Device Manager > scroll down to Universal Serial Bus controllers and expand by clicking on the + sign.

    Right click on each controller and root hub and select remove/uninstall - reboot and Windows will reinstall them.
     
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    601x106

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    Thanks Pete ! it worked XD
     
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  9. 2008/04/25
    601x106

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    now i have nother problem XD my near the middle of the monitor, it flickers every once and awhile. its like a quick spark, is there a problem with my monitor?
     
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  10. 2008/04/27
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    It could be - what sort of monitor is it - CRT or flatscreen (LCD). On the other hand it may be a problem with your graphics card or drivers.

    Check the power and video cable connections at both ends - unplug and replace.
     
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