New keyboard usb doesn't work on xos 10.6.8

My new mac keyboard usb doesn't work properly on osX 10.6.8 although it says on the box that it works with it.
I follow the instructions of Software update but it does not recognize it when I try at System Preferences > Keyboard.
Any help?

Thank you.
Brand new Apple Keyboard connected via USB working as simple keybard but not recognised or unabled to configure it.

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