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Keyboard, mouse, or USB-device problems

See this section to solve problems related to a keyboard, mouse, or USB device.

All or some keys on the keyboard do not work.

  1. Make sure that:

    • The keyboard cable is securely connected.

    • The solution and the monitor are turned on.

  2. If you are using a USB keyboard, run the Setup utility and enable keyboardless operation.

  3. If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the solution.

  4. Replace the keyboard.

Mouse does not work.

  1. Make sure that:

    • The mouse cable is securely connected to the solution.

    • The mouse device drivers are installed correctly.

    • The solution and the monitor are turned on.

    • The mouse option is enabled in the Setup utility.

  2. If you are using a USB mouse and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect the mouse from the hub and connect it directly to the solution.

  3. Try to install the USB mouse into a different USB port if available.

  4. Replace the mouse.

USB-device does not work.

  1. Make sure that:

    • The correct USB device driver is installed.

    • The operating system supports USB devices.

  2. Make sure that the USB configuration options are set correctly in system setup.

    Restart the solution and press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager system setup interface. Then, click System Settings > Devices and I/O Ports > USB Configuration.

  3. If you are using a USB hub, disconnect the USB device from the hub and connect it directly to the solution.