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Mouse works - but not at bootup

Started by trav, November 05, 2003, 02:15 hrs

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trav

OK, i have a wireless mouse and keyboard set by logitech (Cordless Elite Duo) hooked to

  • Mouse - PS/2
  • Keyboard - USB
I have Goback installed on my computer and when i boot-up, theres a GoBack splash screen that says "Press SPACE BAR to revert hard drive or see other boot options" I push spacebar and i tries to move the mouse around..nothin' happens...ths also happens wiith software that boots before windows does...no mouse...
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southernman

I don't believe the wireless mouse will work until you're in windows. Does this happen when you use a regular mouse?

pat

Check for and enable the USB legacy support in the BIOS setup or use a PS2 adapter. You may have gotten one with your mouse.
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trav

southernman: You could be right; yea a normal mouse works
Pat: I will look for USB Legacy Support
CygBox | ASUS A7V400-MX| Athlon XP-2600+ (Barton core) (1900Mhz) |Gigabyte Radeon 9200SE| Onboard 6CH Sound|PC2700 400Mhz 768DDR

trav

I didnt find a USB Legacy in my BIOS, also, when i tried to install XP, my keyboard wont work in the pre-install environment...but Spacebar works on GoBack... :'(
CygBox | ASUS A7V400-MX| Athlon XP-2600+ (Barton core) (1900Mhz) |Gigabyte Radeon 9200SE| Onboard 6CH Sound|PC2700 400Mhz 768DDR