Description of problem: errors in kernel log on DELL Inspiron 1501 Jul 5 09:41:29 localhost kernel: atkbd.c: Unknown key pressed (translated set 2, code 0x8d on isa0060/serio0). Jul 5 09:41:29 localhost kernel: atkbd.c: Use 'setkeycodes e00d <keycode>' to make it known. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): kernel-2.6.25.6-55.fc9.x86_64 How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. start linux on dell inspiron 1501 2. check dmesg 3. Actual results: kernel log is full of messages Expected results: no errors Additional info: workaround is to set the scancode to some value, but if set then key auto-repeat does not work correctly /usr/bin/setkeycodes e00d 141
hardware issue on dell inspiron 1501. fixed by removing and inserting it back probably was related to BIOS upgrade
fixed by removing battery and inserting it back