Keyboard Model SK 8115

Question

I have a SK 8115 keyboard I want to use it with a KVM switch that only has PS-2 connections, I got a USB to PS2 converter to connect the keyboard to the KVM swith but the keyboard doesn't work at all, I also tried with the converter but directly to my pc PS 2 port and didn't work. The keyboard works ok when using USB port. My pc is a Dell Dimension 2350, any suggestions or ideas why is this happening or any possible solution to this issue?

Mary G · Answer

Keyboards prefer a direct connection since sometimes you must use the keyboard before Windows loads--to select the boot menu or boot to the cd, for instance. Use the USB connection instead. You are trying to use 2 connectors--the switch and usb to ps2 cable. It won't work.

ubuntuwalter · Answer

Just to update this old post: If you're using a USB keyboard through a PS/2 connection, sometimes you have to tell the BIOS this and enable Legacy support or some such similar setting. Please note this will depend on the BIOS of your computer. Some will have this option but others don't. I didn't have it, but my friend did and it worked fine through the PS/2 connection. Easier to check the BIOS first for this setting!

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