OK. I managed to get Debian installed. Here is what I did: I had previously installed the Debian installer stuff from the DVD into the Windows bootloader. However, since my keyboard didn't work I couldn't tell the computer to start the Debian installer from the Windows bootloader menu, so I only had the option of starting Windows. I had the same problem with booting the Debian DVD directly. My USB keyboard was not working yet, so I could not start the installer.
So, after some thinking, I found this free program for managing the Windows bootloader: https://neosmart.net/EasyBCD/ In Windows, I used the program to change the default from Windows loading to loading the Debian installer. I rebooted. As soon as the installer loaded, I was able to use my USB keyboard to install Debian. This is the first time I have ever had this issue and the first time I have owned a computer without a PS/2 keyboard connector. I have another computer where the same USB keyboard works at system boot, so I can get into CMOS or choose options from the Grub menu. However, I will still have the same problem in the future if I need to reinstall Debian. Plus, I cannot get into CMOS while my keyboard is not working during boot. On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 11:11 PM, Kitty Cat <realizar.la....@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes. I have previously searched and found such things like this: > > http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-023466.htm > > It says... > > Check for and enable USB Legacy Support: > > 1. Attach a PS/2 keyboard to the computer and boot the system. > 2. Enter BIOS Setup by pressing [F2] during boot. > 3. Go to the Advanced > USB Configuration menu. > 4. Set Legacy USB Support to Enabled. (May be listed as USB Legacy) > 5. Exit and save changes [F10]. > > Any USB mouse or keyboard should now work in DOS mode. > > > HOWEVER... _This_mobo_does_not_have_a_PS/2_keyboard_or_mouse_connector._ > > I can only use USB keyboards and mice with it. The keyboard does not work > until _after_ Windows loads. > > If I boot the Debian install DVD, the menu comes up, but I am unable to > press any buttons because the USB keyboard driver is not loaded or > something similar. > > So, what I think I need to do is find a way to get the Debian install DVD > to bypass the need to press a key until such time that a USB keyboard > driver loads or something like that. > > OR... How do I tell the Windows bootloader to load the Linux kernel > instead of booting Windows? This might work to get me past the point where > the USB keyboard will work. However, if the keyboard doesn't start working > after the kernel loads, then I'm stuck and won't be able to do anything > with the computer. > > > > > On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 8:32 PM, Bzzzz <lazyvi...@gmx.com> wrote: > >> On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:12:11 -0600 >> Kitty Cat <realizar.la....@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > "MPC CLIENTPRO 385" >> >> There are plenty of answers on… search engines (even how to >> access the BIOS on a MPC). >> >> -- >> M.AimeDormir : So, how is it going with your new boyfriend? >> AoiSora : Super great, I love him! He'll be the father of my children >> and grand children! >> M.AimeDormir : That is so filthy… :c >> > >
