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Title: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: reset on Wed, 24 June 2015, 17:43:38

So I just got a Model M. Everything appears to be working fine but the LEDs. They briefly flash when I turn my computer on, but none of them work after that. Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: Tactile on Wed, 24 June 2015, 17:54:52

Is it plugged directly into a PS/2 port, or are you using an adapter?

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: reset on Wed, 24 June 2015, 19:13:46

I'm using the PS/2 to USB multimode adapter from techkeys.

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: Tactile on Wed, 24 June 2015, 20:13:09

I don't know if this is your problem but I can tell you that I have a 1391401 model M and 3 different PS/2 to USB adapters. The LEDs on mine only work when I'm using this adapter:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812224031&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=ps2_usb_adapter-_-12-224-031-_-Product

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: reset on Wed, 24 June 2015, 20:34:43

Thanks--I tried that one as well, but no dice. Both adapters work on my other M, though. I'll see if I can test it on a computer with a PS/2 port and report back.

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: Tactile on Wed, 24 June 2015, 20:57:41

I think your adapter is probably one of these:

http://www.idinnovations.com/usb%20adaptors.html

I have one & when using it with my 1391401 I can't enter the BIOS during boot & the LEDs don't work.

Title: Re: problem with Model M LEDs
Post by: reset on Wed, 24 June 2015, 21:39:10

Thanks for the info, Tactile. Good to know! The blue cube is now working with my mac. Not sure what the issue was the PC I tested it on earlier....