Re: USB Keyboard not recognized during boot

[Nigel Wade <nmw ion le ac uk>]

Ray Harrison wrote:
> Hello,
>
> [RED Hat 9.0] During boot, the USB Keyboard isn't recognized until AFTER the kernel in the GRUB
> loader is chosen. I am unable to use the keyboard to, for instance, enter into a command-line mode
> for the server. A serial keyboard works just fine in the same scenario. How can I ensure the
> functionality of the USB keyboard at the appropriate time?
>
> Cheers
> Ray


From my understanding of GRUB, USB keyboards are one of its shortcomings. 
Some work, some don't. Is it the keyboard, the BIOS or the MB? - sorry, I've 
no idea. If there is any configuration option in the BIOS related to USB and 
keyboards, try the different options.

Failing that, you could try LILO. That might work with your keyboard.


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