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BIOS without keyboard
I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to
build a basic machine for a local playgroup. All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the system The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a classroom environment). Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a keyboard with the 'old type plug. Can anyone help????? -- This e-mail has been virus checked before transmission by Norton Anti-Virus 2002 |
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:10:15 +0100, "CJJ"
wrote: I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to build a basic machine for a local playgroup. All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the system The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a classroom environment). Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a keyboard with the 'old type plug. Can anyone help????? The PS2 socket is for a mouse. The larger 5 pin DIN socket is for the "AT" style keyboard. There are adapters, and old keyboards should be cheap or free. Get one and you will have better luck. JT |
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You must use the keyboard to access the BIOS.
-- DaveW "CJJ" wrote in message ... I have been given some old comp bits from a local school, the idea is to build a basic machine for a local playgroup. All going ok except I cannot access the BIOS with the keyboard. I believe I will need to access the BIOS at some point to align all 'elements' of the system The machines given are quite old and have a very old type keyboard socket and a ps2 socket, as I do not have a 'old ' socket keyboard i am trying to use a PS2 but the system will not let me, however it does light up very briefly during post (could it be to only allow a keyboard action when authority is given from another networked machine?? seems reasonable in a classroom environment). Can I access the BIOS without the keyboard or will I have to get a hold of a keyboard with the 'old type plug. Can anyone help????? -- This e-mail has been virus checked before transmission by Norton Anti-Virus 2002 |
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