On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:12:11 -0600 Kitty Cat <realizar.la....@gmail.com> wrote:
> I can't install Debian. The USB keyboard doesn't turn on until Windows > loads. OK. So do the early stage of the install from Windows. http://people.debian.org/~rmh/goodbye-microsoft/ You might also want to complain to your PC manufacurer. > > I bought a used MPC computer that only has USB ports -- No PS/2 ports. > > The machine currently has Windows installed. > > When installing Debian, it is required to press a button during the > boot sequence in order to load a kernel. > > I have tried numerous times to install Debian, but since the keyboard > doesn't turn on until Windows loads I can't press any buttons during > boot. I have also never been able to get into CMOS for the same > reason. > > I installed the Debian install into the Windows bootloader from the > DVD and also booted the DVD directly. I must press a key during boot > to activate. > > Is it my keyboard maybe or the mobo that is causing the problem? > > > My Keyboard is AZZA brand, model KME381U > > Mobo is "INTEL DESKTOP BOARD" and "E210882" > > Computer is an "MPC CLIENTPRO 385" -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20140628135728.47e2f...@rocky.darac.org.uk
