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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: killeraxemannic on Tue, 17 January 2012, 14:20:51
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I have a Razer Black Widow keyboard, and if it is plugged in my computer won't boot past the bios screen. It will get to the bios splash screen and stop. If I unplug it all is well and it will boot up. The keyboard works just fine if I plug it in after windows is booted. It also boots fine with another USB keyboard plugged in.
Any ideas?
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I am guessing you have tried other USB ports?
It may be down to BIOS settings perhaps make sure support for legacy/all USB devices is enabled or even try disabled (although that might need a ps/2 keyboard to get you back into bios). I'm sure i've had a simmilar problem in the past with a mouse or something but I can't quite remember.
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Make sure your BIOS is up to date.
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Just realised the blackwidow may have a firmware update: http://www.razersupport.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=189 which may or may not help at all. I'd try that before flashing a working BIOS version.
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Might have to do with the boot order in your bios. Just make sure it reads from the hdd before usbs.
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If the above doesn't help, try it with another computer to find out if it is your BIOS settings or the board itself.
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Try plugging in a mouse in the USB port on the right