That message is almost as bad as the one that says
"or hit any key to continue..."
Is there any way you could try another keyboard?
                   Rick Glazier

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bea Gibson" <[log in to unmask]>
> I have obtained a 586/120 Mhz CPU and it does not complete the start-up process.  After reading the RAM, it shows the message
"keyboard error" press F1...
>
> Well, if the keyboard does not read (no beeps, no lights) how can I "press" F1 to do anything?
>
> I have unplugged everything and re-plugged everything several times to no avail.  Same "message".

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