Hi, I was wondering if you could power on your pc with a usb keyboard. I have entered the bios and enabled, 'Power on by Keyboard' and selected any key.
Nothing, the power button is broke and this is the easiest way.
Thanks
I have a USB keyboard and I use it to return from Sleep mode daily.
In BIOS make sure that your USB settings are controlled by the BIOS and not the OS.
All I can say is that it works for me.
I've never heard of a keyboard that can do a cold start if that's what your asking.
I could be wrong but it seems it would have to be linked to your start button somehow.
Fabe
Maybe replacing the power switch would be a easier fix.....you can use any type normally off switch(if you are willing to drill)....my case is using a heavy duty marine starter push button switch.
I don't think any keyboard can do a cold start, due firstly it would have no power, second if you used externally powered usb keyboard...nothing is reading the keyboard command, even the BIOS is not running before the cold start....
My ASUS motherboard has that feature but it has to be a PS2 keyboard or mouse for it to work. I also have to set a jumper on my motherboard to feed the AUX 5 V to the PS2 ports. On my motherboard you can bring the PC out of hibernate or sleep with a USB keyboard or mouse but you can't power it up. It can be quite handy to power up your PC with a mouse click.
Check keyboard settings under Device Manager and make sure the "Allow this device to wake the computer" check box is checked.
My keyboard is strictly USB - Logitech Wave wireless keyboard. Also in BIOS make sure "Legacy USB" or something like that is enabled as well.
Hope this helps.
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