Can't use keyboard at boot (can't enter bios)

[acloudyskye]

So I'm trying to get into my computers bios, and of course I need my keyboard for that to press the delete key. Problem is the keyboard doesn't work when the computer boots so I'm unable to access it. Any help?

 

[Shneiky]

Connect the keyboard to USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0 port.

 

[rmark45matsu]

What's your motherboard, certain motherboards have buttons on them to access the bios. Try plugging in another keyboard and see if it works.

 

[acloudyskye]

I have a biostar a960d+ and all the keyboards in my house are the same ones and my case only has USB 2.0 and 3.0 is on the side but nothing's plugged into it

 

[Valkyrieneos]

connect to usb 2.0 the other usb ports always connect the mouse first

 

[acloudyskye]

Like i said it is in USB 2.0 ports already and the mouse stops the computer from booting if it's plugged in at post, (driver issue) also brb

 

[rmark45matsu]

Try looking on the motherboard for a button to push.

 

[acloudyskye]

Try looking on the motherboard for a button to push.

where would that button be located on most motherboards
BTW I have a biostar a960d+, so you can search up pics of it to see the layout

 

[rmark45matsu]

http://prntscr.com/4vmjfa Mine is located there, by the PCIe slots.

 

[acloudyskye]

http://prntscr.com/4vmjfa Mine is located there, by the PCIe slots.

mine doesn't seem to have one

 

[rmark45matsu]

You should try resetting your bios, since there's a setting that doesn't enable keyboard use till post bios, that would fix the issue if that's the problem.

 

[acloudyskye]

You should try resetting your bios, since there's a setting that doesn't enable keyboard use till post bios, that would fix the issue if that's the problem.

how do i reset the bios?

 

[Paul NZ]

Remove the battery for 3 secs, then reconfigure the settings. Or go into the BIOS set default settings.

People should learn how to read a manual !

 

[Markkk]

You could just unplug the HDD...

 

[acloudyskye]

You could just unplug the HDD...

yeah but then the keyboard still wont work :{

 

[acloudyskye]

Remove the battery for 3 secs, then reconfigure the settings. Or go into the BIOS set default settings.

People should learn how to read a manual !

i know that you have to take the battery out but that is not easily possible on my motherboard, the battery is under the gpu because its right next to the pcie slot.

 

[Markkk]

Do you have a usb to ps2 Adapter? or a PS2 keyboard?

Does the keyboard work on another pc?
Stupid MB Manufactures not supporting USB keyboards until after post screens (because you have to turn on the option in bios)

If you have a newer MB you may be able to access the Bios Features in Windows with software from the Manufactures web site