Keyboard lights always on in F7T3, F7T4

[Gerry Tool]

On 4/13/07, Gerry Tool <gerrytool at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 4/13/07, Jim Cornette <fct-cornette at insight.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> > Gerry Tool wrote:
> > > On 4/12/07, *Allen Kistler* <an037-ooai8 at yahoo.com
> > > <mailto:an037-ooai8 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > >     Gerry Tool wrote:
> > >      > While in F7T3, all three of my keyboard LEDs are constantly
> > >     lit.  So, it is
> > >      > impossible to tell whether NumLock and CapsLock are actually on
> >
> > >     without
> > >      > typing something.
> > >      >
> > >      > Do others see this too? If so, what component should a bug be
> > >     reported
> > >      > against.
> > >      >
> > >      > This keyboard works correctly in FC6, Ubuntu and Windows.
> > >
> > >     It sounds similar to a kernel bug I filed a little while ago.
> > >     https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=233797
> > >     But at least you can still use yours.
> > >
> > >     If you think your bug is related to mine, you could add info.
> > >     If you think it's different, it's probably still the kernel, but I
> >
> > >     suppose it could be hal or X11 stuff.  I think they both do some
> > >     handling on their own.  Do you see the problem in run level 1 or
> > 3?
> > >
> > > Both kernels I currently have in Test3 do the same thing; I also have
> > a
> > > Test2 partition and it behaves normally.
> > >
> > > When I first boot, the NumLock light is on, but the keyboard is
> > actually
> > > in NumLock OFF.  When I press the NumLock key, all three lights come
> > on
> > > steady and the NumLock function is enabled.  Further operation of the
> > > NumLock or CapsLock keys does toggle the function of the keyboard, but
> > > the three lights stay on forever until reboot.
> > >
> > > I opened a console session with Ctrl-Alt-F1 and the behavior there was
> >
> > > the same.  I don't remember another way to get to a different run
> > level.
> > >
> > > I don't think this is the same problem you are dealing with.  I'm
> > still
> > > unsure what to report it against.
> > >
> > > Gerry
> > >
> >
> > The indicators are controlled by a code as on the linked table. The
> > kernel could be the problem or some driver for the keyboard.
> > Are you using a USB or PS2 type of keyboard?
> >
> >
> > http://maven.smith.edu/~thiebaut/ArtOfAssembly/CH20/CH20-1.html#HEADING1-5<http://maven.smith.edu/%7Ethiebaut/ArtOfAssembly/CH20/CH20-1.html#HEADING1-5>
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > The keyboard described above is a new Dell USB keyboard (my computer is
> homebrew.)  Your question prompted some testing.
> An old Logitech PS2 keyboard works correctly.
> A recent Belkin USB keyboard works differently.  In F7T3, none of its
> lights function.  However when I plug it into the PS2 port through a USB to
> PS2 adapter, it works correctly in F7T3.
> The Dell USB keyboard will not function plugged into the PS2 port through
> the adapter.
>
> Any definitive package to post a bug against?
>
> Thanks.
> Gerry
>
> This still happens in Test4 and I would like to know what package to post
a bug against.

Gerry
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