keyboard not responding so I can't log into safe mode to r..

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suddenly today when i restarted i cant restart. Two things happened when i
installed bestcrypt and had to reboot

the bios did not recognize the dvd rw drive. But continuing through the
boot screens the dvd did show as device 1 in the part where devices are
recognized.

but when i get to the login screen the keyboard and mouse dont respond at
all. I know the system sees them because they operate in the bios setup
area, in the pre winxp boot area [i can use F8 to get to the safe mode menu
and can select one of the modes]

but when i get asked for the supervisor password i can't enter it.

I have taken out the dvd and replaced it with a cdrw that i know works but
bios can't see it. so i took it out altogether and still the same kb/mouse
problem.

Sys Specs
winxp SP1
asus a7v600-x motherboard 1GB RAM.
1x200GB HD as C: boot drive.
1x Panasonic DVDRW
1x Panasonic FDD
2x250GB HD on SATA controller set as one 500GB JBOD drive.
Logitech wireless mouse/keyboard
1x200GBWD HD on secondary controller card in PCI slot

Any suggestions that dont involve re installing will be welcomed. those
involving reinstalling will be accepted through gritted teeth. Any involving
a new MB will be frowned on by the wife and bank manager.

I'm having this problem too. I can't even get into safe mode, or boot from a cd.