On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 09:44:12AM -0700, Paul G. Allen wrote: > I've had this strange problem with two different KVMs and two different > sets of cables. By different I mean different mfg. and different type (one > a 2-port with built-in cables, one a 4 port with third party cables). > > My laptop(*NOT* a name brand, no docking station) has a PS/2 port on it for > either a mouse or keyboard. I use a cordless USB mouse, so I use the PS/2 > port for an external kybd. I have a small, portable kybd that works fine > when plugged in at any time on the laptop. When I plug in the cable from > the KVM , sometimes the kybd connected to the KVM works on the laptop, > sometimes it doesn't (Note: The kybd connected to the KVM is one of the > older, bullet-proof IBM models with the really loud clicking keys). It > seems to be a crap shoot. The other interesting thing is the kybd always > works on the desktop, no matter which KVM I use.
What about a different keyboard? Will it always work on the laptop, with or without the KVM? The first thought that popped into my mind is maybe there's something about the old keyboard, and maybe it isn't getting quite the right voltage or current from the laptop with the addition of the KVM cable. -- *********************************************************************** * John Oliver http://www.john-oliver.net/ * * * *********************************************************************** -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
