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Old 06-16-2004, 05:52 AM   #1
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BIOS problem

HELLO!
I try to set up own server at home using ftp and samba. Everything is fine, when the keyboard is wired to system unit. But when I took it off, the computer don't start, "Keyboard error or no keyboard". My bios don't have selection "Halt on error". I tried many other things, but no luck. Could anybody help me, with these informations?
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Old 06-16-2004, 02:57 PM   #2
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If the BIOS doesn't have an "ignore kb errors" or similar option, the only thing left to do is leave an old kb plugged in and tuck it away somewhere Been there ;(
 
Old 06-16-2004, 03:42 PM   #3
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Use a cheap KVM switch.
 
Old 06-17-2004, 02:15 AM   #4
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What is "cheap KVM switch"?
 
Old 06-17-2004, 02:35 AM   #5
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"STANDARD CMOS SETUP", there it is, "Halt on - All but keyboard". I browsed the BIOS many many times, but I didn't saw it. When I was at the "STANDARD CMOS SETUP"-page, I just looked that there were times and dates and I continue to the next pages. But now everything is going great.
 
Old 06-17-2004, 05:55 AM   #6
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Nice -- Some older BIOSes didn't always have that option...

Enjoy your new system!
 
Old 06-18-2004, 06:46 PM   #7
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Keyboard, Video, Mouse. Its a device that simulates those devices while you are switching to different computers.
 
  


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