P6t deluxe: bluetooth keyboard not recognized during booting

[Thfrank]

I use a Microsoft bluetooth keyboard that works fine under Windows, however,
it is not recognized during booting. So, I am not able to enter the BIOS. No
such problem with a USB keyboard. It used to work fine with my old computer.
Are there any settings to be aware of?

Thank you
Thomas

[Ian D]

"Thfrank" <thf...@aol.com> wrote in message
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It looks like there's no communication between the Bluetooth
USB adapter and the PC until Windows loads the drivers.
Use a USB or PS/2 keyboard to get into the BIOS to make
sure the USB settings are correct. On my P6T Dlx, the USB
settings were all at Enabled, by default. One would think
that the Blutooth portion of the keyboard communication
would be invisible to the system, the same as with an RF
keyboard.

[James Silverton]

Ian wrote on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:42:10 -0400:

> "Thfrank" <thf...@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:7ell8jF...@mid.individual.net...
>> I use a Microsoft bluetooth keyboard that works fine under
>> Windows, however, it is not recognized during booting. So, I am not
>> able to enter the BIOS. No such problem with a USB
>> keyboard. It used to work fine with my old computer. Are
>> there any settings to be aware of?
>>
>> Thank you
>> Thomas

You can still buy a PS2 keyboard for about $10 or even a number pad for
about $5. There are no problems in having more than one pad plugged in
simultaneously. I use a Logitech wireless key board with a USB2
connection and get the message "keyboard not detected" which it isn't
until Windows is running. To allow entering the BIOS, I use a numeric
keypad, plugged into a USB socket, to hit DEL.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

[Ian D]

"James Silverton" <not.jim....@verizon.net> wrote in message
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That's odd. I have a Logitech MX3000 wireless keyboard/mouse
combo, and the keyboard is detected in time to enter BIOS. If it
wasn't useable until Windows boots, it would be impossible to
select multiboot menu choices. The difference is, the MX3000
uses an RF transceiver that sits on the desk with USB2 cables to
the PC, rather than using a USB2 dongle.

[James Silverton]

Essentially, my keyboard does not become active until well into the
Windows boot and the Logitech program is running. The mouse is available
early. I have an LX715 keyboard and mouse and the receiver is plugged
into a USB2 port. The choice in a dual boot is done by the number pad
that I mentioned tho' I don't often need it.