Description of problem: On a Dell 350 and a Dell 8250, if you use a PS/2 keyboard it is disabled very early in the install process making installation impossible. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Every time. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Try to boot from CDROM 2. You can hit enter at the first screen or type "linux text". 3. Once you get to the screen where you are given the option of testing the CDROM the keyboard is dead. Actual results: Keyboard dead Expected results: Keyboard working Additional info: This is a Dell 350 with 6 USB ports. Same problem on Dell 8250. Only workaround is to use a USB keyboard and mouse. Both RedHat 8 and RedHat 9 display the problem.
Disabling USB from the BIOS allows normal installation. I can install now so the priority (for me) is much lower.
I think this is a kernel issue
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