Broadcom Corporation BRCM1005-D User Manual
Solving Problems
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NOTE: Use the
integrated keyboard when
working in MS-DOS
working in MS-DOS
®
mode or when running the
system setup program
.
When you attach an
external keyboard, the
integrated keyboard
remains fully functional.
external keyboard, the
integrated keyboard
remains fully functional.
C
HE C K
T H E
K EY B O AR D
C AB L E
— Shut down the computer. Disconnect
the keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
keyboard directly to the computer.
C
HE C K
T H E
EX T E R NA L
KE Y B OA R D
—
1
Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2
Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink
during the boot routine.
3
From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point
to Accessories, and click Notepad.
4
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on
the display.
If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard.
T
O
V E R IF Y
T H A T
T H E
P R O BL E M
IS
W I T H
T H E
EX T E R N AL
K E YB O A RD
,
C HE C K
T H E
I NT E G R A T ED
K EY B O AR D
—
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Disconnect the external keyboard.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point
to Accessories, and click Notepad.
5
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on
the display.
If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may
have a defective external keyboard.
R
U N
T H E
K E YB O A RD
D IA G N O S T I CS
T E S T S
— Run the PC-AT Compatible
Keyboards tests in the
. If the tests indicate a defective external
keyboard,