Help installing on Compaq Presario 2100

[lwj]

On Fri, 2004-03-19 at 09:41, J Adam Latham wrote:
> Hi all ...
> 
> My keyboard isn't working during install ... :^(
> 
> I'm trying to install Fedora Core 1 on my laptop (Compaq Presario 2100).  I 
> have downloaded and burned the iso's.  I verified the sums.  Everything 
> should be good to go ... When I boot with the cd installed, I get the initial 
> install splash screen ... I hit enter for graphical install ... Then I'm 
> prompted to check the CD media ... But at this point my keyboard no longer 
> works!  No key on the keyboard gets any response!
> 
> Here's what else I've done ...
> 
> I've verified the CD media in my desktop computer ... They've passed.
> 
> I tried installing with an external keyboard plugged in ... Neither it nor the 
> built in keyboard worked when prompted to verify CD media ...
> 
> Other than that, I'm stuck!  Any and all help appreciated!
> 
Have you searched the mail archives? I think I remember having to
disable legacy USB support in the BIOS for my laptop before my keyboard
would work.