Author: parsec
Subject: Mouse not responding during boot
Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 1:29am
I've had problems with mouse and keyboard detection during the startup/POST phase of my X99 board, which is similar to X79 in that both are the Intel HEDT chipset platforms.
Both of these systems tend to have a long startup/POST time, due to the complexity of the platform. They have quad channel memory, more PCIe lanes than the "mainstream" Intel platforms, and they are both enterprise oriented chipsets, which are not designed for quick starting.
I don't understand exactly what your issue is. Is the problem with keyboard and/or mouse detection causing you to be unable to get into the UEFI/BIOS UI?
You also mention the failure to boot and getting to the splash screen. Are you saying you cannot get into the boot menu?
The Revo drive sets off red flags for me. As an owner, you must know they can be finicky, slow to POST and get started. Which Revo drive are you using?
When I have occasional keyboard detection issues, I use my old-timey PS2 keyboard in the PS2 port on the IO panel, which ASRock still provides on their latest boards. I am unsure if a USB to PS2 adapter will cause a USB keyboard to function as a true PS2 keyboard.
I also use a wired USB mouse, as simple as possible, when I need it. Wireless mice of several types I have all fail when I experience this issue. Actually, many times just having the PS2 keyboard and wired USB mouse connected to the PC will cause the wireless keyboard and mouse to magically work.
One tip, do NOT use USB 3.0 ports for keyboards and mice. Only use USB 2.0 ports, as they will be active before USB 3.0 ports will be, particularly on older systems. The Windows version you are using also makes a difference.
Please help me understand what will help you, simply getting the keyboard and mouse to respond, or something else? What version of Windows are you using?
Subject: Mouse not responding during boot
Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 1:29am
I've had problems with mouse and keyboard detection during the startup/POST phase of my X99 board, which is similar to X79 in that both are the Intel HEDT chipset platforms.
Both of these systems tend to have a long startup/POST time, due to the complexity of the platform. They have quad channel memory, more PCIe lanes than the "mainstream" Intel platforms, and they are both enterprise oriented chipsets, which are not designed for quick starting.
I don't understand exactly what your issue is. Is the problem with keyboard and/or mouse detection causing you to be unable to get into the UEFI/BIOS UI?
You also mention the failure to boot and getting to the splash screen. Are you saying you cannot get into the boot menu?
The Revo drive sets off red flags for me. As an owner, you must know they can be finicky, slow to POST and get started. Which Revo drive are you using?
When I have occasional keyboard detection issues, I use my old-timey PS2 keyboard in the PS2 port on the IO panel, which ASRock still provides on their latest boards. I am unsure if a USB to PS2 adapter will cause a USB keyboard to function as a true PS2 keyboard.
I also use a wired USB mouse, as simple as possible, when I need it. Wireless mice of several types I have all fail when I experience this issue. Actually, many times just having the PS2 keyboard and wired USB mouse connected to the PC will cause the wireless keyboard and mouse to magically work.
One tip, do NOT use USB 3.0 ports for keyboards and mice. Only use USB 2.0 ports, as they will be active before USB 3.0 ports will be, particularly on older systems. The Windows version you are using also makes a difference.
Please help me understand what will help you, simply getting the keyboard and mouse to respond, or something else? What version of Windows are you using?