Keyboard does not respond, Serial mouse does not work

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Frequently-Asked Questions

The keyboard does not respond.

Try attaching an external keyboard to the PS/2 connector on the computer’s rear. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.

The serial mouse does not work.

❑Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port.

❑During POST, press F2 to access the Setup Utility. Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the serial port is enabled and has no conflicts with other serial devices (IrDA). See “Advanced” on page 86 for details.

The printer does not work.

❑Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on.

❑Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the computer’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

❑During POST, press F2 to access the Setup Utility. Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the parallel port is enabled. See “Advanced” on page 86 for details.

I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both

have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the

computer.

To connect two PS/2-type devices to the computer, you need to use a PS/2 Y-bridge connector. See “PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable” on page 56 for details.

I want to set-up my location to use the internal modem.

To properly use your communications software (e.g.,

HyperTerminal), you need to set-up your location:

98			User’s Guide

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