New HD in a new computer: I only have USB keyboards, yet they wont let me use them in the boot. Is there anything I have to do? - Install USB drivers - but theres no OS yet, and I cant intsall anything because the keyboard doesnt work (only works on BIOs) - Change something in the BIOs to allow USB input? Im stumped, a google and bit tech searches bring up things like BOOTING FROM A USB FLASH DRIVE. Mucho thankys
Presuming you can get into the bios, there should be an option in there for usb keyboard support. It had me stumped for a while, even to the extent of stealing (yes) a PS/2 keyboard once when my computer got stuck on the boot options screen. I will try and get a screenshot of mine for you. It did take me a long time to find though, it was stuck under a really random menu! edit: I can't get any of the image sites to work here at school, so if you want a picture, pm me an email address
usually there is a BIOS option for USB support by OS or by BIOS (what you want). Of course, you may need a PS/2 kb to get in there & make the change ...
Also there should be a legacy option for usb in the bios turn that on and you should be able to use it.
I think I saw that by OS or BIOS one, but after I get out of boot, it then doesnt work in OS. Very helpful. Im going to have another crack at it now. ty =]
