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James_DT

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 21:36

Some stupid Microsoft keyboards have an "F-lock" button that you have to press before the F-keys work yes. Another possibility.


Super_si

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 21:31

USB or not it'll work isnt there a special key you press to activeate the F selection of keys? i had this when install win 2k on gf's machiine!

S


James_DT

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 21:08

Yup. And if it's turned off, you can't use a USB keyboard to turn it on, which is a pain in the arse.


Reedy

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:48

yeah thats a point, if its usb the bios may have the usb in dos option off.


James_DT

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:46

Is it USB?


Reedy

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:46

weird, if it dont work in dos then it shouldnt work in windows as windows goes through dos initially and runs over the top of dos as a front end.


Graham

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:36

the keyboard works just not in BIOS setup mode


Super_si

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:32

get another keyboard.......


Dom

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:28

quote:
Originally posted by Super_si
F8 is the key you want

yesh this is true :lol: but if keyboard doesnt work, then you aint pressing anything ;)


Super_si

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:27

F8 is the key you want


DanielJ

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:24

press f6


Dom

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:23

mine also has done this a few times, but i found that switching the system off, rebooting and doing that again a few times got it work :) My problem is that the keyboard died and i couldnt use the arrow keys to select safe mode etc etc

Other than that, i think its impossible....google it mate, you might find something :)


Graham

posted on 20th Jun 04 at 20:18

right i need to get into safe mode but heres the problem, when i start the computer and press F2 to enter BIOS setup the keyboard dies nothing on it will work but once the computer has totally loaded up the keyboard is fine again. so heres what im asking can you get into safe mode via commnd promt. if not have you got any suggestions on how i can get into safe mode.
thanks :thumbs: