motherboard problem

[diskmatic]

i have an AOPEN MX3W mobo, i cant get it to boot, it gets to the boot logo screen and shows keyboard error or key board not attached, i 've used differnt keyboards but still no success, cant get to the bios, cause i have no keyboard!! any help would be greatfully apprieciated

[ErnieK]

Not sure if this will work or not.
You can fit an adapter to your serial port that will convert PS/2 connector to serial. (Can be bought from PC World I think they are about £4 - £5) I use one for a mouse on old computer and have no probs with it. Not sure if it works with KEYboard though. Ohters will be able to confirm. If you can do this and the KB works OK I would say that the PS/2
connection on board is up the spout

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Ernie

[Whyzman]

One other thought, is clearing the CMOS to get back to the default settings. You'd need to check your MB manual for your specific procedure.

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May all your dealings in life be win/win!

Whyzman

[ranchdog]

diskmatic.....

Give this a go and see if it will help.

Remove the CMOS battery from the MotherBoard. (round silver battery) Take your Lady to a movie at the Cinema. Re-install CMOS battery.

This will re-set CMOS (BIOS) back to default settings.

Re-boot your PC.

Actually you don't have to wait this long, but your Lady will like you.

Otherwise a person will have to try a different style keyboard connector. From Serial port to ps/2 or vice-versa. Or USB.

Luck.

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[This message has been edited by ranchdog (edited 01-20-2002).]

[diskmatic]

thanks for all your replys but i've had the board checked and its the bios chip is at fault, how do i take it out and does any one know where i can buy a new one in the uk. the markings on it are:- intel n82 j2ab