Can't use Arrow Keys in F12 Boot Menu

AppleGeek911 · Mar 20, 2014

On my custom rig, I have Windows 7 as my primary OS. I'm looking to do a secondary installation of Ubuntu 13.10 on the system. I have Ubuntu ready to install on a USB disk. I just need to set the USB as my primary boot device. When I tap F12 at bootup to edit my device sequence, it locks up and I'm unable to use the arrow keys. I'm aware that tapping the F12 key too many times has a chance of filling up the keyboard cache and locking up the keyboard. However, I tap the F12 key less than 10 times. Any suggestions?

Mini bow · Mar 21, 2014

I know my keyboard doesn't like it when it is plugged into USB 2.0 ports or plugging the keyboard in whilest i am booting it.. these are the only things i can think of sorry for not much help

scottiemedic · Mar 21, 2014

Go into the BIOS And make sure the USB stick is showing in there and set the boot order there.

AppleGeek911 · Mar 21, 2014

scottiemedic :

There are several USB options in the BIOS. Which one do I use?

AppleGeek911 · Mar 21, 2014

Mini bow :

I've tried multiple keyboards. One wired, one wireless. Both are USB 2.0. No luck.

scottiemedic · Mar 22, 2014

Use the USB that has Windows on it you want to install from

AppleGeek911 · Apr 27, 2014

UPDATE: I fixed it. USB keyboard was disabled in my BIOS by default.

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