Re: Problem with cordless keyboard+mouse set

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From: Thomas Wendell (tumppiw_NOSPAM_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/17/05 

Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 23:07:29 +0200

Is that combo connected through USB? If so, you need a PS/2 connected
keyboard for while.
Connect keyboard, enter BIOS, and there enable "Support for USB legacy
devices" or some such setting.... 

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> Dear All,
> I have installed Logitech iTouch cordless set (keyboard+mouse), the
> installation is fine but my problem is that when I start the PC it can't
> work unless Windows is launched. Meaning that I can't go to the Bios, or
> choose the operating system I wish (I have three OS on my PC). How to get
> this problem fixed? Thanks.
> The Undertaker
>
>

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