Keyboard error with old computer?

Question

Hello,

I have a computer that is about 10 years old. Recently when I turn the computer on, I get a keyboard error. The entire computer freezes even though the error tells me to "push f1 to continue." Of course, I tried using a different keyboard (all USB, in different USB ports) but it doesn't make a difference. When I unplug the AC cable from the back of the computer, the computer does boot up successfully (with the keyboard working) but then turns off after about 5 minutes (no error messages, it just turns off). I opened up the computer, unplugged and plugged in a few of the most important cables, cleaned out much of the dust and checked the connections on all of the other cables. Everything looked fine to me. After closing the computer, the computer worked for about 15 minutes but then I got the same issue again (computer turns off, when I turn it back on I get the keyboard error). I have a Asus motherboard.

I now think that the motherboard is bad. The strange thing is that when my other motherboards have gone bad, I got motherboard error codes OR just gibberish...this time I'm ALWAYS getting the keyboard error code. However, since the computer is turning off randomly, it has to be more than just a simple keyboard issue. I briefly considered a power supply issue but since I am getting those keyboard errors, I doubt that it's the power supply. Before buying a new motherboard, is there anything else that I can try?

Thanks very much in advance!

Answer 1

First, shut it down and clean out ALL the dust, including w/in your CPU cooling fins and powersupply. Make sure the case vents are clear.

Reseat ALL connections w/in case.

Reseat your RAM.

Go to device manager and delete your keyboard. Then shut down the PC. It will re-detect the keyboard on startup.

You're due for a full re-install of Windows, drivers and Apps. Backup your data and settings.

You're also due for a new CMOS battery.

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Answer 2

If you are having random shut downs then there might be a hardware problem. Software problems are generally not random and will happen when you push a button, open a program, or on a timed basis. Hardware problems are unpredictable and can happen at any time.



Best thing you can do is clear your bios. To do this there is either a jumper or a button or a combination of that with a battery to remove. Look up your motherboard and see if there is a manual online that can help you with that. If that doesn't work then I recommend updating the bios. Your bios sounds like it is corrupt and could use a reflash.

Answer 3

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