Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard

**X-Istence** · December 9th, 2011

I have a Dell knock-off IBM Model M (from what I have heard these knockoffs were authorised) but for some reason Windows 7 does not see it at all. It is plugged into the PS/2 port and the BIOS is able to use it without issues, but as soon as I am started into Windows it refuses to let me use it.

Any ideas of where I can start looking. Does Windows 7 just not use PS/2 devices? If it is any hep, this is a Lenovo M75e (same one I reviewed a while back).

I'd love to hear what you guys have to say! Cheers!

**LordOfLA** · December 9th, 2011

Windows should have no issue with it. Rescan for non-pnp devices in device manager and see if that pokes it at all.

**X-Istence** · December 14th, 2011

Tried the rescan for non-PNP no dice.

During the booting process I can keep flicking the num lock on and off until a certain point where Windows loads the keyboard driver and at that point it simply freezes with the numlock light on. USB keyboards work just fine.

I've given my Model M away to a friend, I'll go USB only. I have an old Sun Type 6 keyboard that I am going to get a USB convertor for so that I can use that as my keyboard.

**LordOfLA** · December 27th, 2011

USB is fine really unless you are a gamer and somehow need to press and hold more than 6 keys at once.

**X-Istence** · January 10th, 2012

I liked the feel of the Model M. The USB keyboard I have now is mushy and I sometimes don't hit the keys hard enough to get a key press out of it.

**American Zombie** · January 10th, 2012

Originally Posted by LordOfLA

USB is fine really unless you are a gamer and somehow need to press and hold more than 6 keys at once.

That is why I have this keyboard hooked up by ps2 as I can push all keys at once if I want to and all will register.

Has MX cherry black switches.

SteelSeries North America - SteelSeries 6Gv2

**LordOfLA** · January 13th, 2012

Originally Posted by X-Istence

I liked the feel of the Model M. The USB keyboard I have now is mushy and I sometimes don't hit the keys hard enough to get a key press out of it.

go grab a filco majestouch, steelseries 6 or 7 or any other keyboard using cherry switches (same as ibm m series) and attach them via ps/2 port

**X-Istence** · 4 Weeks Ago

I can honestly say that I have fallen in love with Apple's keyboards. They have the same travel distance as a laptop keyboard (even have the same construction) but it feels solid, there is a real buckle to them. Whereas the Microsoft keyboard I am using temporarily annoys the hell out of me because it is mushy (and it is a "natural" keyboard which makes me miss the key I want way too much).

December 9th, 2011	Top \| #1
X-Istence * Joined: December 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,490 Reputation: 2808 Power: 217	Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard I have a Dell knock-off IBM Model M (from what I have heard these knockoffs were authorised) but for some reason Windows 7 does not see it at all. It is plugged into the PS/2 port and the BIOS is able to use it without issues, but as soon as I am started into Windows it refuses to let me use it. Any ideas of where I can start looking. Does Windows 7 just not use PS/2 devices? If it is any hep, this is a Lenovo M75e (same one I reviewed a while back). I'd love to hear what you guys have to say! Cheers! My blog!

December 9th, 2011	Top \| #2
LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 210	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard Windows should have no issue with it. Rescan for non-pnp devices in device manager and see if that pokes it at all. If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

December 14th, 2011	Top \| #3
X-Istence * Joined: December 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,490 Reputation: 2808 Power: 217	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard Tried the rescan for non-PNP no dice. During the booting process I can keep flicking the num lock on and off until a certain point where Windows loads the keyboard driver and at that point it simply freezes with the numlock light on. USB keyboards work just fine. I've given my Model M away to a friend, I'll go USB only. I have an old Sun Type 6 keyboard that I am going to get a USB convertor for so that I can use that as my keyboard. My blog!

December 27th, 2011	Top \| #4
LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 210	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard USB is fine really unless you are a gamer and somehow need to press and hold more than 6 keys at once. If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

January 10th, 2012	Top \| #5
X-Istence * Joined: December 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,490 Reputation: 2808 Power: 217	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard I liked the feel of the Model M. The USB keyboard I have now is mushy and I sometimes don't hit the keys hard enough to get a key press out of it. My blog!

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American Zombie OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: June 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,850 Reputation: 2689 Power: 148	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard Originally Posted by LordOfLA USB is fine really unless you are a gamer and somehow need to press and hold more than 6 keys at once. That is why I have this keyboard hooked up by ps2 as I can push all keys at once if I want to and all will register. Has MX cherry black switches. SteelSeries North America - SteelSeries 6Gv2

January 13th, 2012	Top \| #7
LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 210	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard Originally Posted by X-Istence I liked the feel of the Model M. The USB keyboard I have now is mushy and I sometimes don't hit the keys hard enough to get a key press out of it. go grab a filco majestouch, steelseries 6 or 7 or any other keyboard using cherry switches (same as ibm m series) and attach them via ps/2 port If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

4 Weeks Ago	Top \| #8
X-Istence * Joined: December 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,490 Reputation: 2808 Power: 217	Re: Windows 7 doesn't see my IBM Model M PS/2 keyboard I can honestly say that I have fallen in love with Apple's keyboards. They have the same travel distance as a laptop keyboard (even have the same construction) but it feels solid, there is a real buckle to them. Whereas the Microsoft keyboard I am using temporarily annoys the hell out of me because it is mushy (and it is a "natural" keyboard which makes me miss the key I want way too much). My blog!

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