On Mon August 13 2007, Jim Cornette wrote: > USB legacy simulates PS/2 functionality for outdated operating systems > like MS-DOS. USB keyboards would not otherwise work in that OS > otherwise. USB legacy, is not needed for more advanced OS versions. > Having it enabled could cause erratic behavior or blocking the proper > functionality of real PS/2 devices. I don't know Jim. I don't doubt you may have experienced what you describe, but extrapolating one instance to a generalization may be too big a leap. I deal with a whole software firm's PC's; we have many machines of varying vintages, and I've never experienced what you describe... > USB mice usually do not need legacy > support in advanced OS versions because they do not rely on the BIOS > needing tricks to transmit to the operating system the USB device as a > simulated PS/2 device. Some systems use different terminologies > depending on the BIOS. I would say my experience corrolates with the above > Look around in your BIOS settings and see if you can find a USB legacy > or a setting with similar wording in BIOS. > > > I'm thinking of buying a usb keyboard just to see if that helps heh. > > It might do the trick or just cost you money needlessly. If you are > comfortable with changing BIOS settings, give it a try beforehand. > Otherwise, the USB keyboard option would be a less risky chance. Certainly won't hurt to try. Something is not making sense. I think Tim is right to suspect hardware issues -- Jerome, did you hot plug that PS2 keyboard of yours? Can you borrow another keyboard from somewhere before investing more money? -- Claude Jones Brunswick, MD, USA
