Dell Quietkey SK-8000 not working. Ideas?

[capitantortuga]

So I picked up a free old but I think new Dell Quietkey SK-8000 PS/2 keyboard but it doesn't seem to be working. The only key that does anything is the num lock key which turns the LED on. Other than that it doesnt seem to be working. I inspected the keyboard controller and it seems fine. Any suggestions? Drivers? Thanks

[suicidal_orange]

Do you have a single PS/2 port or one for keyboard and one for mouse, or are you using a USB adaptor?

Some keyboards don't like shared ports or standard USB adaptors, I have no idea if this board is one of them but more info is always a good thing

[capitantortuga]

My motherboard has 2 PS/2 ports, one for mouse and other for kb. Currently it is connected to the PS/2.

[capitantortuga]

Here's what it currently looks like. It feels pretty nice...except that it doesnt work  ,haha. https://www.dropbox.com/sc/p432tmrdlj9j4vn/AAB_63vtW3_8s_eFgRQU_pPBa

[CaplockJack]

Did you try reboot?  You can't hot plug PS/2.

[capitantortuga]

I did not....I'll get right back to you then. I did not know that about PS/2

[capitantortuga]

So i just restarted and the keyboard is working great( typing on it right now) feels good man  . Thanks for the help. PS/2 was a bit before my time so I did not know that you can't hot plug it. The more you know...