On Thu, 2006-01-26 at 22:37 -0500, Jim Cornette wrote: > Rodd Clarkson wrote: > > On Thu, 2006-01-26 at 18:35 -0500, Dave Jones wrote: > > > > > >>have you changed any options in the bios ? Usually this happens > >>if you disable/enable 'combined mode' (sometimes referred to as 'legacy') > > > > > > Can't find anything like this in BIOS. > > > > I'm on a DELL Inspiron Laptop that's about 2 years old. Not sure it > > would have a Legacy option (or need one). > > > > > > R. > > Legacy support is also referred to as USB keyboard with the choice of > enabled. It is for support for windows 2000 and before era systems where > the keyboard "looks" like a ps2 device to the operating system. > > Device conflicts are common with this legacy support enabled. Entering > safe mode though for older MS systems and earlier alternative OS > versions does not work however without legacy support. > > I have an HP laptop where it is referred to as legacy support and had to > be disabled in order for my laptop keyboard to function. If you don't > need the BIOS feature, disable it. The only USB stuff in BIOS that was even vaguely like this was the option to have the Laptop recognize USB devices . This is needed to boot from UCB floppies, Keys or HDD. Rodd -- "It's a fine line between denial and faith. It's much better on my side" -- fedora-test-list mailing list fedora-test-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-test-list