Re: Microsoft Keyboard USB problem
Since the two keyboards are MS keyboards and are PS/2 with a packaged
adapter for USB...and sold as compatible with either...it is logical
to assume that perhaps the MS adapter is the critical piece...not all
adapters are created equal. I may not be using an official MS adapter.
Given my preferance for USB, it would appear that a USB wireless
keyboard is in my future, but I hate throwing out working hardware. I
will look into the "universal" adapter and if the cost makes it worth
while, I may buy it...but at some point the cost of a keyboard just
makes it more cost effective to scrap the old one.
I am wrestling with this issue on an old beloved laser printer that is
not as frisky as it once was. Sic transit gloria mundi.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Henry
On Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:23:44 -0700 (PDT), smlunatick
<yveslec@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Oct 8, 1:52 pm, HLAMUTHNOS...@EARTHLINK.NET wrote:
>> No joy. Even on a different computer the Multimedia board only works
>> as a ps/2 device...usb port selection doesn't matter. Any other ideas?
>> Could it be the ps/2 to USB adapter? It isn't the original, though it
>> works with the plain old elite.
>>
>> Henry
>>
>> On Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:55:07 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote:
>> >I had a similar about 2 years ago, keyboard would work when using PS2, but
>> >not with a PS2 to USB adaptor.
>> >Tried a different USB port and for me at least the problem was solved.
>>
>> >JS
>> >http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>> ><HLAMUTHNOS...@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote in message
>> >news:eesne4pe0qmiemd1i4b1226pptjc7frqet@4ax.com...
>> >>I have two MS keyboards...the natural ergonomic variety...the old one,
>> >> an Elite, works in USB and PS/2 modes but the newer Multimedia v.
>> >> 1.0a will only work in the Ps/2 mode. I have the legacy mode set in
>> >> the bios. The USB connection is via an adaptor from the PS/2
>> >> connector. Issue for me is to switch to a USB KVM and the Elite works
>> >> but I prefer the Multimedia board.
>>
>> >> So, I am stumped. Any ideas on next steps?
>>
>> >> Thanx for any help.
>>
>> >> Henry
>
>It should be note that to have a USB to PS/2 adapter, the keyboard
>needs to also have the PS/2 support. If the keyboard does not work
>correctly with the plain adapter, you will need to get an enhanced
>adapter:
>
>Such as: http://www.startech.com/item/USB2PS2-USB-to-PS2-Keyboard-and-Mouse-Converter.aspx