Keyboard lights always on in F7T3

Gerry Tool gerrytool at gmail.com
Fri Apr 13 14:00:08 UTC 2007


On 4/13/07, Jim Cornette <fct-cornette at insight.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Gerry Tool wrote:
> > On 4/12/07, *Allen Kistler* <an037-ooai8 at yahoo.com
> > <mailto:an037-ooai8 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     Gerry Tool wrote:
> >      > While in F7T3, all three of my keyboard LEDs are constantly
> >     lit.  So, it is
> >      > impossible to tell whether NumLock and CapsLock are actually on
> >     without
> >      > typing something.
> >      >
> >      > Do others see this too? If so, what component should a bug be
> >     reported
> >      > against.
> >      >
> >      > This keyboard works correctly in FC6, Ubuntu and Windows.
> >
> >     It sounds similar to a kernel bug I filed a little while ago.
> >     https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=233797
> >     But at least you can still use yours.
> >
> >     If you think your bug is related to mine, you could add info.
> >     If you think it's different, it's probably still the kernel, but I
> >     suppose it could be hal or X11 stuff.  I think they both do some
> >     handling on their own.  Do you see the problem in run level 1 or 3?
> >
> > Both kernels I currently have in Test3 do the same thing; I also have a
> > Test2 partition and it behaves normally.
> >
> > When I first boot, the NumLock light is on, but the keyboard is actually
> > in NumLock OFF.  When I press the NumLock key, all three lights come on
> > steady and the NumLock function is enabled.  Further operation of the
> > NumLock or CapsLock keys does toggle the function of the keyboard, but
> > the three lights stay on forever until reboot.
> >
> > I opened a console session with Ctrl-Alt-F1 and the behavior there was
> > the same.  I don't remember another way to get to a different run level.
> >
> > I don't think this is the same problem you are dealing with.  I'm still
> > unsure what to report it against.
> >
> > Gerry
> >
>
> The indicators are controlled by a code as on the linked table. The
> kernel could be the problem or some driver for the keyboard.
> Are you using a USB or PS2 type of keyboard?
>
> http://maven.smith.edu/~thiebaut/ArtOfAssembly/CH20/CH20-1.html#HEADING1-5
>
> Jim
>
> The keyboard described above is a new Dell USB keyboard (my computer is
homebrew.)  Your question prompted some testing.
An old Logitech PS2 keyboard works correctly.
A recent Belkin USB keyboard works differently.  In F7T3, none of its lights
function.  However when I plug it into the PS2 port through a USB to PS2
adapter, it works correctly in F7T3.
The Dell USB keyboard will not function plugged into the PS2 port through
the adapter.

Any definitive package to post a bug against?

Thanks.
Gerry
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