mouse/keyboard doesn't work in live cd

Forum thread started by fengshaun on Fri, 2009-11-13 03:50

I got the live cd to boot (finally!) but now, when the hand appears and there is a dialog asking for desktop or installer, neither the mouse or keyboard works. I'm using a usb wireless logitech mouse and keyboard, but I also tested it with a PS2 mouse and keyboard with no luck! Has anybody had this problem before who can help me with this?

Let me know what extra info you need.
I'm using the disable IDE DMA (or something like that) option along with safe-mode display at 1024x768.
Thank you.

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Re: mouse/keyboard doesn't work in live cd

by leavengood - 2009-11-13 05:44

I could understand some USB devices not working, but it does seem very strange that PS/2 devices don't. I would check your BIOS to make sure their aren't some strange settings. For example maybe the PS/2 ports are disabled.

Also for the USB devices see if any strange settings are on for USB. I believe it is recommended to turn off the plug and play OS setting if you have that. And you may want to experiment with any options related to USB input devices (for example turn on or turn off legacy or emulation mode.)