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Old 08-29-2005, 01:09 PM   #1
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knoppix 3.9 would not recognize usb keyboard


hi. i had to use knoppix to do some matience (needed the harddrive to not be mounted) and i couldn't type with my usb keyboard. One of the things i know is a strongpoint of knoppix is hardward detection so i found it odd that i couldn't use my keyboard. I had a ps/2 keyboard i could use to get it done but the problem is it is to my sister's system that she will be taking back to school in a few days. Does anyone know the deal with usb keyboards and linux? (this isn't the first time this keyboard has given me headaches) thanks for any replies in advance.
 
Old 08-30-2005, 07:50 AM   #2
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the most simple way to solve this is to use a usb to ps2 converter
 
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Check your BIOS for a "USB Legacy" (or similar) setting.
 
  


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