This is a problem I have posted on earlier, but have not found a solution. I installed Suse 11.0 on a AMD 64 bit computer. I also have a USB keyboard connected, and a USB mouse, connected with a PS/2 connector.
After installation I was able to use my system. But at the moment I cannot use my keyboard. And changing anything in my configuration just became a challenge, as I have to input a password, using a non existing keyboard (my current configuration starts up without having to input a password).
Anyone have a solution for me?
Abel,
Suggestions tried:
Boot with the keyboard not plugged in. When started, plug in keyboard, and use it. No success. :’(
In yast is a option hardware info can you find you’re keybord over there ?
When the system startup depending on you’re system you have to press a key to get the Bios message did you’re keyboard comes
up ?
dobby9
I looked into my BIOS settings, but could not find any way to check whether USB support was enabled. But then, using the unmentional operating system, I have no problem using the same keyboard to type this message. USB support must be enabled under both OS’s.
Starting YAST is a bit hard when you need to enter a password using the “non existing keyboard” I mentioned in my post.
I use a dual boot system. When I have choosen (Suse) Linux, using my keyboard, the Suse OS starts to load. From then on my keyboard does not respond anymore. So I’m not able to press the Esc. key to get the start up messages. And I forgot to look in /var/log/boot.msg :shame:
But you were abel to install opensuse so during installation you’re keyboard was working .
Because as a example you have to enter root password and a user
So start the system from the install media use the failsafe mode and start yast and have a look logs
dobby9
I have a ECS MCP61 Motherboard. I Had similar issue with my logitech USB Keyboard/Mouse. i worked fine with windows but not with Opensuse 11.
well, i found that if i unplug/plug the cable , it worked.
ECS tech support asked me to change a jumper setting and BIOS.
I’ve encountered cases where a USB keyboard worked fine under WinXP, but to get the keyboard functional under Linux one had to go into their BIOS, and select “legacy mode” for USB devices.
I too have this problem. I have been running a SuSe 10.2 box for ages and decided to upgrade to 11.0 last week.
The install process all went fine until i rebooted at the end of the process whereupon i lost both keyboard and mouse. The box is a Dell Dimension something or other without PS/2 connectors. Instead it has 6 USB ports.
If I start in safe mode i gain access to both keyboard and mouse. Start in normal mode I lose it again. If I access using VNC from another PC all is fine (not surprisingly).
I have not lookedin the BIOS yet as I would rather not power down just for that as it is my mail server. Also, SuSe 10.2 saw the USB ports/devices and nothing has changed in the BIOS.
But you will have to reboot many times to narrow down why safemode works and a regular boot does not.
Safe mode boots with a bunch of boot codes. Make note of them, and then boot in regular boot with one code, and if that does not work, reboot and try a different boot code, until you finally find the one that is the reason for the safe mode working.
As I have just found the solution to the problem I won’t start a new thread (unless a mod wants to move my posts) - but for the record my problem was caused by holding down the shift key for a long time and activating the slow/sticky keys accessability stuff.
Turning slow/sticky keys off got the keyboard working again. Sorry for the noise.
Thanks for the feedback & no worries about noise…
The thing is threads can get very messy when different problems get introduced… and it’s not a pretty sight
I too have this problem. I have been running a SuSe 10.2 box for ages
and decided to upgrade to 11.0 last week.
The install process all went fine until i rebooted at the end of the
process whereupon i lost both keyboard and mouse. The box is a Dell
Dimension something or other without PS/2 connectors. Instead it has 6
USB ports.
If I start in safe mode i gain access to both keyboard and mouse. Start
in normal mode I lose it again. If I access using VNC from another PC
all is fine (not surprisingly).
I have not lookedin the BIOS yet as I would rather not power down just
for that as it is my mail server. Also, SuSe 10.2 saw the USB
ports/devices and nothing has changed in the BIOS.
garycoombs;1904638 Wrote:
> I have not lookedin the BIOS yet as I would rather not power down just
> for that as it is my mail server. Also, SuSe 10.2 saw the USB
> ports/devices and nothing has changed in the BIOS.
>
> Any ideas?Investigative ideas? Yes.
But you will have to reboot many times to narrow down why safemode
works and a regular boot does not.
Safe mode boots with a bunch of boot codes. Make note of them, and then
boot in regular boot with one code, and if that does not work, reboot
and try a different boot code, until you finally find the one that is
the reason for the safe mode working.
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morgad;1909878 Wrote:
> My keyboard stops working after about a day on our new machine with 11.0
> installed, I have to log out of kde to get it to work again.
>
> Is this the same sort of issue, or should I start a new forum thread?
oldcpu;1909888 Wrote:
> I recommend you start a new thread.
As I have just found the solution to the problem I won’t start a new
thread (unless a mod wants to move my posts) - but for the record my
problem was caused by holding down the shift key for a long time and
activating the slow/sticky keys accessability stuff.
Turning slow/sticky keys off got the keyboard working again. Sorry for
the noise.
Thanks for the feedback & no worries about noise…
The thing is threads can get very messy when different problems get
introduced… and it’s not a pretty sight
