Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems - IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 4, "Parts listing, System x3100 M4 Type 2582," on page 151 to determine which components
are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
All or some keys on the
keyboard do not work.
The mouse or pointing device
does not work.
Action
1. Make sure that:
v The keyboard cable is securely connected.
v The server and the monitor are turned on.
2. If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect
the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.
3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Keyboard
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
1. Make sure that:
v The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server.
v The mouse or pointing-device drivers are installed correctly.
v The server and the monitor are turned on.
v The mouse option is enabled in the Setup utility program.
2. If you are using a USB mouse or pointing device and it is connected to a USB
hub, disconnect the mouse or pointing device from the hub and connect it
directly to the server.
3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Mouse or pointing device
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
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