Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 44047
Compaq Internet Keyboard (USB) not usable during install
Last modified: 2008-04-21 20:04:33 EDT
Description of Problem: My new Compaq Presario computer came with only a USB keyboard (a Compaq Internet keyboard-- looking forward to remapping all those extra keys to something more useful.) In the installer for RedHat 7.1 however, I am unable to use the keyboard. (Fortunately, I had a spare PS2 keyboard lying around to install with.) After the installation, both LILO and RedHat Linux properly recognise the keyboard. How Reproducible: Try to install using a Compaq Internat keyboard (USB) Steps to Reproduce: 1. Plug in keyboard 2. Reboot system with CD 1 in drive. :) 3. Verify that you get no response from keyboard on any Keyboard type. Actual Results: No response from keyboard, no matter which keyboard type you pick. Expected Results: Keyboard should function normally. (For bonus points, it could also be probed and preselected as the default.) Additional Information:
We tested USB keyboards and mice thoroughly, so I'm surprised that you are having problems. Could the USB port be disabled in the BIOS by any chance?
I don't think so. See the attached dmesg. Clearly, Linux (post install) is detecting the keyboard. (However, it detects it *twice* (!?)) Also, the Joystick could be confusing things. I don't know. I can do some experiments if this doesn't help you.
Created attachment 20702 [details] dmesg output from post-installed system
Weird. Does removing the joystick help at all?
Closing due to inactivity. Please reopen if you have more information.
Managed to lose disk 1 of RH7.1. I'm securing another copy and will be able to confirm/deny findings early next week.
kernel-2.6.24.5-85.fc8 has been submitted as an update for Fedora 8