PC Peripherals New Saitek keyboard works on 1 computer but not mine

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nottheguru

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My new Saitek keyboard works on anothe computer I have but not on the one I want it to. When machine boots I get the keyboard not present or not supported error. It is usb and I tried it in usb port & ps2 with an adapter w/ same results.I have used both usb & ps2 keyboards before plugging it in (not at the same time of course). Any clues why this would be?
 
Mobo is ECS C19A-SLI
Phoenix Award Bios v6.00PG
Pentium D 3.20
2gb Ram
Win XP Pro

Keyboard Properties:
Keyboard Name Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Keyboard Type IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key) keyboard
Keyboard Layout US
ANSI Code Page 1252 - Western European (Windows)
OEM Code Page 437
Repeat Delay 1
Repeat Rate 31

I would rather change a single setting in bios becuase I had FUN when I built it getting everything set to function smoothly with the components and raid.

Thanks
 
PS/2 and USB signalling differ for keyboards. If you use a keyboard convertor that converts USB to PS/2, you need to check whether the keyboard supports PS/2 signalling also. i.e. simply using a USB to PS/2 convertor will not work for all keyboards. You need to check this at the manufacturers' website.

Is your USB controller option enabled in BIOS? I don't see why it should not be detected otherwise. Maybe you can try a different USB port but I'm sure you would have done that already :).
 
USB is enabled in bios. All other USB devices work. If I leave my old ps2 keyboard pluged in my usb keyoard works. I don't know if it makes any difference but I noticed that the keyboard is USB 1.0. I don't think it does because new USB cards/ports accept any version of USB, current and past. Any ideas, anyone?
 
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