External Device Connections

Using a USB Device

USB devices function in the system the same as comparable non-USB devices, with 1 exception: By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is loaded. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows XP Professional support USB.

To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility (such as Computer Setup), enable USB legacy support.

Enabling USB Legacy Support

USB legacy support is set in Computer Setup. Computer Setup is

anon-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Setup and Diagnostic Utilities” section.

1.To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options.

3.Use the arrow keys to select Enable USB legacy support.

4.To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect when the notebook restarts.

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