Keyboard not working during os boot

I recently bought a new keyboard, like some weeks ago, and since then, the keyboard does not respond to key presses during boot. I mean, I want to go to the BIOS and I can't, just one example. I even flashed to 2.5 bios version, not exactly for that (I'm buying a new HD), but it doesn't worky anyway.
The keyboard I have is this: http://www.geniusnet.com.tw/product/product-1.asp?pdtno=516

If this is a USB keyboard then you need to go into the bios and enable the USB Legacy Device support under Integrated Peripherals.
Of course, that means you need to use a PS2 keyboard to make the settings (and you will also have to do this if you upgrade your bios at any time in the future.

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I need help!
I have a powerbook G4 I wanted to sell. I was looking on amazon at a few reviews, and I found a MacBook Pro review that said how to do a reset of the entire computer. I was excited, because I wanted to sell, and I did it. Here is what it told me to do:
"Instructions for resetting a Mac computer to factory specs.
First, you need to reboot the machine in single-user mode.This will start the computer up in a text-only terminal.To start up in single-user mode,turn the computer on while holding down the Command and "S" keys until the screen begins to show text.
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shutdown -h now
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If you want to reboot the computer (to check out your handy work), type:
reboot
Press the return key."
Now, when the language slideshow appears (the leopard install video), after that, I cannot use my keyboard to press enter, or type. It makes the sound that is made when you cannot type, so it is not a hardware issue. I cannot get past the registration, so that is not it either. Help!
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Tough without the Install disc, but some things to try...
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Keyboard not working at boot and CD won't boot

Hello everyone,
I think I have a very particular issue that hasn't happened to many people since I could not find any topics talking about this already. Before I begin, let me excuse myself for my bad english writing.. it ain't my primary language.
Ok so I was already running Mac OS X 10.5 and decided to try bootcamp so I could use Autocad in Windows XP. What I did is start the bootcamp assistant and install Windows XP. After the installation my computer was booting with that "Disk error" message.
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I thought my DVD was defect so I try booting up from my Windows CD and when it asked me to "press any key to boot from CD" i realized that my keyboard was not working during startup. Any startup key like "C", ALT, Command or any other keys were not working. Even the light on the capslock key would not work when i pressed the key.
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Hi and welcome to the forum!
Does the keyboard work fine inside the BIOS?
Also try booting from LiveCD of Ubuntu, if issue remains then the keyboard is faulty.
Keep us informed.
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Okay, I'm not a Mac person and should have known that I was going to mess up my mother's iMac, but here it is -
In an attempt to improve the mac's performance I performed all of the actions described in the following article: 11 Ways to Optimize your Mac's Performance ( http://lowendmac.com/eubanks/07/0312.html ). Basically, I cleaned up files and 'other' system preferences. Things seemed to be fine and the computer did run much better. However, after running Monolingual and deleting what I understood to be 'unnecessary' PowerPC files the standard USB keyboard is no longer working.
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1) Reset the PRAM by restarting the system then quickly press the command-option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears. Wait until you hear the computer restarts two times as indicated by the startup chime. For more info refer to http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379.
2) If the issue persists after the PRAM reset then boot from the Snow Leopard or iMac Install DVD, whichever you have. Once you see the menu asking you to choose a language try using the arrow keys on the keyboard to move the language choice selection. If the arrow keys are working at this point it indicates your keyboard is at least partially functional. Go ahead and select the language then proceed to step 3.
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Apple keyboard not working w Iogear KVMP 1644 switch

I have a new Apple keyboard that I am attempting to integrate it into my music setup. It's an Iogear GSC1644 4-Port Dual View Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch with Audio. I have a newer (2012) Apple keyboard that I plugged into my setup and it does not work. It is the same model A1243 as my 2008 Apple keyboard which still works except for 2 keys, the 'Z' and the 'option' keys. I plug it in and nothing - it's like it is not seen. HOWEVER >>>> when I plug it indirectly to the computer - no problem. These Apple keyboards look identical, they are the same model. I have changed USB cables at every connection - I cannot get it to work. I powered down the Iogear GCS1644 per directions from their support desk: this included disconnecting every device and unplugging the power supply and leaving it unplugged for at least 10 minutes. I left it unplugged for over an hour. Then plugged the 4 computers back in, powered on the unit, and only powered on one computer - it still did not work. The older Apple keyboard works perfectly - nothing changed. I am at a loss.
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Are you connecting the keyboard to the keyboard-specific USB port on the back of the unit, as opposed to the front port or the hub on the back?
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I am using an older Kensington Slim type keyboard that was discontinued several years ago. I haven't tried the Apple keyboard that came with my 2010 Mac Pro, but will try to do so, just to see if there is an issue.
There may very well be some slight difference between the 2008 and the newer keyboards. With luck, someone here will know.
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[SOLVED] Xorg and keyboard not working after upgrade.

Hi guys,
after a `# pacman -Syyu` I got Xorg not starting and keyboard not working: I am unable to do anything.
I'm posting here pacman's log that I got by booting an Ubuntu Live CD: https://gist.github.com/anonymous/7517806
Any hint?
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WonderWoofy wrote:
I wouldn't necessarily call this [SOLVED]. At best I would probably mention that you found a workaround. The addition of '(downgrade)' likely makes it fine, but just FYI for future threads. There are two reasons for this. One, others who find this thread are likely to dig into it thinking there is a real solution, and two, if you mark it as [Solved] it might generate less attention, lessening the chances of you actually being helped to a real solution.
Just my 1.46¢
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The kernel version was supposed to be 3.12.[?] so I started investigating and after several attempts, this is how I got the system working again:
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Use the trackpad to scroll, thats what it was designed for. The scroll bars automatically disappear when not being used and will appear if you scroll up or down using the trackpad.
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having read through all threads concerning this issue of internal MBP keyboards not working after installing leopard, and comparing to my own experience, it seems that everyone started having this problem soon after they must have downloaded the 1st software update to leopard.
my MBP's keyboard currently does not work. How am I typing you ask?
With the new apple USB aluminum keyboard. My boyfriend has it for his mac mini.
Because all these keyboard problems are new and happening to everyone now, we have to assume this is related to the leopard update. They JUST released the aluminum keyboard around the same time they released leopard, so they probably had bugs with the usb aluminum keyboard and had to make some kind of change in the code with how leopard relates with keyboard input. so, it's most likely a coding error and we are at the mercy of apple for a freaking software update ASAP. Don't erase and install - because that will just take you back before the update, and then after you update your software again, it will happen again and your keyboard will crash. I updated my software yesterday and almost immediately started having this issue. my MBP is a week old and i had no issues before this with the keyboard until the update.
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These are NOT solutions. Every time your keyboard stops working, and holds you up from doing your work, CALL THEM.
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If you open a terminal window and type kextstat, you will be shown a full report of kernel extensions that exist on your machine. Towards the bottom of the list parallels and/or vmware will be listed if they are installed.
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