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No PS/2 connector

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/no-ps-2-connector.141362/

Faun
Faun Original post #1
May 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Asus Z68 V Pro doesn't have any PS/2 connector.

How much will this affect installing OS, will the keyboard be recognized ? Anyone have any experience with this ?
R
May 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Asus Z68 V Pro doesn't have any PS/2 connector.

How much will this affect installing OS, will the keyboard be recognized ? Anyone have any experience with this ?



u can buy USB to PS2 conv

*xscables.com/prodimages/USB-PS2F_LR.jpg

(img from google img search)

i had same issue , but when buying my new KB it came with PS2 to USB converter
asingh
asingh #3
May 27, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Just get a USB board. No issue.
Skud
Skud #4
May 27, 2011 at 1:31 AM
Haven't found any problem in installing OS with a USB keyboard.
T
Tech&ME #5
May 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Ya you have two options:

1. either buy USB keyboard

or

2. Buy MS Keyboard combo 500 (Which comes with FREE PS/2 to USB converter)
Faun
Faun #6
May 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Ya you have two options:

1. either buy USB keyboard

or

2. Buy MS Keyboard combo 500 (Which comes with FREE PS/2 to USB converter)

While converter will work but that will still be a USB interface unless. I was curious as to whether the keyboard will be recognized in commanline (grub, and during troubleshooting in CLI/DOS like environment)
Skud
Skud #7
May 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM
We were resetting password of 2 Ubuntu PCs by pressing shift while booting and getting in to command shell. The PCs were having USB keyboard and mouse. No problems there. Just ensure your BIOS is set up accordingly.
T
Tech&ME #8
May 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM
While converter will work but that will still be a USB interface unless. I was curious as to whether the keyboard will be recognized in commanline (grub, and during troubleshooting in CLI/DOS like environment)

Ofcourse it will recognize. u need to configure the BIOS settings as detailed here:

USB Keyboards in DOS Mode | Free Computer Help - Worldstart.com
Extreme Gamer
May 27, 2011 at 3:08 PM
enable legacy USB KB/M support in bios/UEFI and you are fine.
Faun
Faun #10
May 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM
^^yeah, that's what I wanted to confirm. Thanks guys.