Question Enter BIOS through USB keyboard instead of PS2 keyboard

[momen84]

Hi there

I have an old PC which has PS2 and USB , i'm trying to enter the BIOS and change settings through a USB keyboard but it's not working.
My question is:
1-Do I have to plug in a PS2 keyboard so I can enter the BIOS and change the settings?
2-Is there anyway to enter the BOIS settings using the USB keyboard without using an old PS2 keyboard?

Thanks

 

[RARRAF]

you can buy a PS2 to USB adapter

 

[geofelt]

No reason why a usb keyboard will not work.
You may have to set numlock on or off, I don't remember which.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

There are some motherboards from that era that for some reason will not go into BIOS unless it's initiated by a PS/2 keyboard. USB to PS/2 adapters may well not work in that case.

 

[DRagor]

Define "an old PC". Preferably by naming your motherboard model.

 

[drea.drechsler]

Hi there

I have an old PC which has PS2 and USB , i'm trying to enter the BIOS and change settings through a USB keyboard but it's not working.
My question is:
1-Do I have to plug in a PS2 keyboard so I can enter the BIOS and change the settings?
2-Is there anyway to enter the BOIS settings using the USB keyboard without using an old PS2 keyboard?

Thanks

Disconnect the system drive. When no bootable OS is found most BIOS' will dump you directly into a setup screen.

What are your system specs: especially motherboard. BTW, usb to PS/2 adapters rarely work right since many are passive and they may need to be an active adapter.