a very weird problem - need help getting it working

[chyros]

OK, so get this.

I have an AT/XT switchable keyboard I wanted to review a while ago but I can't get it working properly. I've tried a whole bunch of things but the damn thing doesn't seem to work properly. Here's what I found.

-If I plug it into my PS/2 port with an adapter and start it up in AT mode, the computer gives a "no keyboard found" error.
-If I do the same in XT mode, it also gives a "no keyboard found" error (obviously).
-If I use an adapter plus a PS/2-to-USB converter (a Belkin) and start up the keyboard in AT mode, it doesn't work.
-If I do the same in XT mode, again, doesn't work.
-If I use an Orihalcon's converter and start it up in AT mode, it doesn't work.
-If I use an Orihalcon's converter and start it up in XT mode, it doesn't work.
-If I start up the computer with another keyboard plugged into the computer, wait for Windows to start, then hot-plug the board with Orihalcon's in AT mode, it doesn't work. 
-If I start up the computer with another keyboard plugged into the computer, wait for Windows to start, then hot-plug the board with Orihalcon's in XT mode, it doesn't work.
If I start up the computer with another keyboard plugged into the computer, wait for Windows to start, then hot-plug the board with Orihalcon's in XT mode, THEN WAIT FOR A WHILE, then use it, it usually works. This doesn't work with AT mode.

What ye olde fukke is going on here?! Oo And more importantly, is there something I can do to fix it? Thanks!

[Snowdog993]

This sounds like you initially had a bad keyboard/controller.  I am guessing you are using Windows as your OS.  It could be your drivers are not working because you have a ton of keyboard drivers conflicting.  Did you check your device manager and see if there were conflicting drivers from the "soarer's adapter" and standard AT keyboard driver?
You might try disabling and uninstalling the conflicting mess, reboot with a keyboard that you know will work properly, and go from there.  The best way to do this is in safe mode.
There is not enough information on your OS. 
I have the feeling you might even need to dig into the registry editor.

[chyros]

Yes, I'm using Windows, 7 to be exact.

I looked into the keyboard drivers - there are a few installed and Windows say they all "function properly". I have little experience with this sort of thing, though, so I might need some more help with that xD .

[njbair]

Just a total guess, but could it be related to the board not getting enough current? Try it with a powered hub.

[tronbeaver]

What keyboard?