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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: essex on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:21:19

Title: Keyboard with AT/XT switch not working
Post by: essex on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:21:19
Hey,

My keyboard which I just got (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Commodore_KPQ-E99YC (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Commodore_KPQ-E99YC)) doesn't work on my computer. It has an AT/XT switch underneath and I have set it to AT, however when i connect it nothing happens. When I switch it to XT the capslock numlock lights are turned on. Could it be some driver issues?

EDIT: To clarify, the  interface is PS2, however the model number is the same. It's a compaq keyboard which is manufactured in 1992 and the model number is KPQ-E99YC

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Keyboard with AT/XT switch not working
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:25:36
Are you using an active PS/2 adaptor?
Title: Re: Keyboard with AT/XT switch not working
Post by: essex on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:28:45
Are you using an active PS/2 adaptor?

Well the interface is PS2, its a different keyboard but the model name is the same.
Title: Re: Keyboard with AT/XT switch not working
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:31:27
Are you using an active PS/2 adaptor?

Well the interface is PS2, its a different keyboard but the model name is the same.
I'm assuming you're connecting it to your computer through usb, in which case you would need something like this  (https://sewelldirect.com/Active-USB-to-PS2-Adapter.asp?gclid=Cj0KEQiA8rilBRDZu_G8hszXraoBEiQABlB9Y3W4Q8PGq46t0emQAKGPdFVLbb5gM8635UbQE4jhDlkaAn_O8P8HAQ)
Title: Re: Keyboard with AT/XT switch not working
Post by: essex on Thu, 08 January 2015, 11:36:14
Are you using an active PS/2 adaptor?

Well the interface is PS2, its a different keyboard but the model name is the same.
I'm assuming you're connecting it to your computer through usb, in which case you would need something like this  (https://sewelldirect.com/Active-USB-to-PS2-Adapter.asp?gclid=Cj0KEQiA8rilBRDZu_G8hszXraoBEiQABlB9Y3W4Q8PGq46t0emQAKGPdFVLbb5gM8635UbQE4jhDlkaAn_O8P8HAQ)

Hey,

My mobo does have a PS/2 keyboard connector in the rear IO. And the keyboard itself has a PS2 connector. SO why can't I just connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port?