LinuxQuestions.org
Welcome to the most active Linux Forum on the web.
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Slackware
User Name
Password
Slackware This Forum is for the discussion of Slackware Linux.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 12-10-2007, 03:03 AM   #1
jazzor
Member
 
Registered: Apr 2007
Posts: 41

Rep: Reputation: 16
Asus W7j + Xorg keyboard + slackware


I have a Asus w7j Laptop and i am trying to run Slackware current.

Everything works fine except the keyboard. Laptop keyboards dont usually have a numlock, and as such the numpad keys require a Fn button. But this particular laptop does have a numlock, and when the computer starts in the terminal its usually off and all the letters that also have the numpad numbers on them (U, I, O, J, K, L etc) work fine.

THat is until i startx, when I am in KDE, all the letter with number buttons turn to their numbers instead of the normal letters. Normally a simple solution would be to turn off the numlock, however when i do that, the keys act as if they are ACTUAL numpad keys and instead of being able to type letters, the UIOJKL etc keys become directional arrows home, insert etc. The result is the inability to type the letters with numbers on them, very very annoying.

Is there some proper keyboard layout that is required for asus laptops? This has never happened on other laptops before, and the default 105 key US layout worked fine.

Last edited by jazzor; 12-10-2007 at 03:04 AM.
 
Old 12-11-2007, 11:57 AM   #2
raconteur
Member
 
Registered: Dec 2007
Location: Slightly left of center
Distribution: slackware
Posts: 276
Blog Entries: 2

Rep: Reputation: 44
Try changing the settings in KDE:

K->Settings->Peripherals->Keyboard->Numlock on KDE Startup

By default it should be set to "Leave unchanged" but if that isn't working for you, change it to "Turn on" or "Turn off", whatever works for you.
 
  


Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
xorg 7 breaks keyboard. c0uchm0nster Linux - Software 1 07-04-2006 04:53 PM
Problems with Xorg on an ASUS A6U, with Debian sid MasterOfTheWind Linux - Laptop and Netbook 1 04-06-2006 01:34 PM
xorg not starting on asus A6va spariggio82 Linux - Laptop and Netbook 2 08-03-2005 05:47 AM
xorg keyboard screwed up apberzerk Linux - General 2 02-13-2005 05:03 PM
ASUS L3S keyboard prob dxx Linux - Laptop and Netbook 0 11-15-2004 04:03 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Slackware

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:43 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration