Dual Boot/USB Keyboard

Nossmayo · 12 Jan 2008 at 18:38

Fortunatley I have a PS2 keyboard that allows me to chose either XP or Vista (up and down arrows), however I would prefer to use a usb keyboard but when I do I cant use up and down arrows at the XP/Vista option stage....if I leave it for 30 seconds it boots to Vista automatically. Is there a way I can use the usb keyboard that will allow me to input with the arrow keys pre-windows?

stevieg · 12 Jan 2008 at 18:41

i had the same problem,i found that using the ps2 connector that i got with the keyboard sorted it out

Nossmayo · 12 Jan 2008 at 18:50

Im not sure if ive got one, will have a look. Thanks.

Nossmayo · 16 Jan 2008 at 14:35

An adapter didnt work! :rolleyes:

Does anyone know if there are any settings I can adjust so that it recognises a USB keyboard pre-windows?

Hamster · 16 Jan 2008 at 14:39

Strange the adapter is not working. Have you got another one to test with or, forgive me for asking, are you sure you put it in the keyboard ps2 (purple)?

badbob · 16 Jan 2008 at 14:41

If you can find a PS2 number pad..

mame · 16 Jan 2008 at 14:43

In my bios i just have an option "enable usb keyboard" ?

Nossmayo · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:00

Marmoset said:
Strange the adapter is not working. Have you got another one to test with or, forgive me for asking, are you sure you put it in the keyboard ps2 (purple)?

Not 100% sure but sure enough!

EDIT (it wasnt a new adapter just one that i found and "borrowed" from work - might be faulty i guess, could try a new one...)

badbob said:
If you can find a PS2 number pad..

Could do, but would rather just have one keyboard really....id rather just use a ps2 keyboard....although the nice new keyboards seem to be mostly usb nowadays.

mame said:
In my bios i just have an option "enable usb keyboard" ?

Really? ive had a look in the bios for such an option but couldnt find one, will have another look when I get home from work...

therealnerd2 · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:12

Nossmayo said:
Really? ive had a look in the bios for such an option but couldnt find one, will have another look when I get home from work...

Most BIOSs have this option

Nossmayo · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:14

Thats good news, will have a closer look....and (hopefully) confirm that ive found it later!

Thanks all.

ErNciLator · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:57

3rd, is a bios setting avail on most modern PC's

if your motherboard is old, then you may be in trouble.

Nossmayo · 16 Jan 2008 at 16:26

Its an Abit IP35-Pro.

Nossmayo · 16 Jan 2008 at 17:52

All sorted! :cool:

For the record I had to go:

Integrated Peripherals --> Onchip PCI --> USB Device Setting -->Change Keyboard from OS to BIOS.

Job done.

Thanks all.

Alien18 · 14 Feb 2008 at 08:07

Hi All,

I am having this problem too, I have an Abit IB9 and can't find any similar setting in the BIOS and a USB PS2 adapter also doesn't work (doesn't work in Vista either which is odd to say the least). Not at home at the moment to check anything but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

malachi · 14 Feb 2008 at 09:25

Alien18 said:
Hi All,

I am having this problem too, I have an Abit IB9 and can't find any similar setting in the BIOS and a USB PS2 adapter also doesn't work (doesn't work in Vista either which is odd to say the least). Not at home at the moment to check anything but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Some motherboards Ive come across have "Usb Legacy Support" or "USB in DOS mode" in the BIOS.

Alien18 · 14 Feb 2008 at 09:44

Hmmmm, I'll have a little look see when I can (when I get home from work). At least I've got some other terms to look for.

Thanks