What kind of computer are you talking about?  Second, what type of
keyboard was there origionally, and what types did you replace it with?
I had a good friend run across a system where the power supply was small
185watt, and the keyboard was a internet, sound control, usb, etc
keyboard.  The system was so balanced power wise, that the keyboard had
to be used with that system, and the usb mouse attatched to the
keyboard.  It could be a very proprietary system (companies own special
technology).  Also, if a recovery disk is being used, is it loading
special keyboard drivers?  I do agree with the others, try even another
keyboard.  If all else fails, use a hammer, and if that don't work get a
bigger hammer!  just kiddin : )


-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Turak
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Keyboard I/O Problems


Strange things in DOS would not indicate a bad controller.  You said
this began with a cola spill.  This should not effect anything other
than the keyboard.  If the pc boots, then it is not likely to be the
bios.  Corrupt bios code should be detected in the power on self test
(POST).  This is especially true if some keys work and others don't.

I would inspect the port and cable ends for damage, and try different
keyboard from the two you have tried already.  Try to test only in DOS.
Windows adds language support and character set mapping which adds
layers to the inner workings of the keyboard interface. Tom Turak

-----Original Message-----
From: Howard Rubin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 8:21 AM

Hello!  It is very improbable unless the floppy was infected.  Is the
heyboard doing strange things in DOS too when you boot from the
downloaded floppy?  If so, the keyboard controller is bad.  It also
could be a corruption in the BIOS program on the motherboard (I have
seen this once before),

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Blenkhorn" <[log in to unmask]>

> Howard
>
> I appreciate the info very much.  But the keyboard problem only
> started
after the spill on the keyboard.  The viruses were there prior to ththe
spill and I have tried a different keyboard.
>

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