Hi! I'm a brand new x51 owner and thrilled to find this forum.
I am having a problem with my x51 windows 7 using a wireless keyboard. I have a cheap Modtek 2.4 gHz keyboard and dongle. It works fine when I set it up and continues to work when I unplug the wired keyboard however when I do a restart the computer hangs in a bios error and windows 7 won't load.
The error message is unable to detect usb kb device press f1 to continue f2 for settings. If I hit f1 on wireless keyboard it isn't recognized. Unplugging and replugging dongle doesn't help. Same tOnlyhing happens whether I use usb 2 or usb 3 ports for dongle. Only way to get windows started is to connect a regular usb keyboard and press f1. As soon as windows 7 loads the wireless keyboard immediately works again. No re-installation of drivers or anything.
USB controller is enabled in bios.
Neither Dell nor Microsoft Windows 7 support have a clue. Manufacturer modtek no idea.
Anybody know a way to fix?
if not can anyone recommend another wireless backlit keyboard and mouse that will work with windows 7 x51 and is recognized on a restart so windows loads normally? I hate wires all over my desk!
Thanks!
I am having a problem with my x51 windows 7 using a wireless keyboard. I have a cheap Modtek 2.4 gHz keyboard and dongle. It works fine when I set it up and continues to work when I unplug the wired keyboard however when I do a restart the computer hangs in a bios error and windows 7 won't load.
The error message is unable to detect usb kb device press f1 to continue f2 for settings. If I hit f1 on wireless keyboard it isn't recognized. Unplugging and replugging dongle doesn't help. Same tOnlyhing happens whether I use usb 2 or usb 3 ports for dongle. Only way to get windows started is to connect a regular usb keyboard and press f1. As soon as windows 7 loads the wireless keyboard immediately works again. No re-installation of drivers or anything.
USB controller is enabled in bios.
Neither Dell nor Microsoft Windows 7 support have a clue. Manufacturer modtek no idea.
Anybody know a way to fix?
if not can anyone recommend another wireless backlit keyboard and mouse that will work with windows 7 x51 and is recognized on a restart so windows loads normally? I hate wires all over my desk!
Thanks!