USB Keyboard not working at boot to enter BIOS (Neo2-LS 865PE)

Hi,
I just upgraded to a new usb keyboard for my computer but it seems that I can't use it at boot time...When i was using the PS/2 KB I was able to enter bios and select the multiple boot selection...now with the USB one I can't! Is there any option I have to set in the BIOS to support USB KB at boot time ? If I let go the boot sequence up to Windows, I can use the USB KB in Windows...it is detected and everything seems to be ok!
Thanks!
My Motherboard is a Neo2-LS 865PE...

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