Resetting PRAM with new aluminum keyboard

I just updated the firmware to my aluminum keyboard via Software Update. I still cannot reset the PRAM by the old tried-and-true method of holding down command, option, PR. Lately resetting the PRAM has been needed. Anyone have any idea on how to do this?

joshz -- I upgraded my memory from 1 to 2 G and then reset the PRAM 3 times using my old keyboard. This didn't help. I plugged my new aluminum keyboard back in and restarted holding down the option key. My Mini didn't know how to handle that! It got hung up at the blue screen and went no further. I had seen on another forum the suggestion of replacing the new aluminum keyboard. Apple gave me another which worked fine at my local Apple Store, but acted no different when I hooked it up to my Mini. So -- I still have my problem. I wonder how broad an issue this with folks that have upgraded to the new keyboard on their slightly older macs.

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