Hello,

I am attempting to use a different keyboard than what came with my computer (Dell Dimension 4500) but when I start up my computer the first keystroke I type FREEZES both the mouse and keyboard.  Can someone please tell me what I need to do to use this new keyboard?

(the keyboard i am trying to use is a PS/2 SGI from germany (with german key layout) model no. 6512-BN)

Thanksyour video card does not like the german keyboard??why not change your old keyboard language!i'm very close to doing just that,

however i am trying to find a way to get some use out of the hunk of plastic and wire i just spent my money on

and also the german keyboard has an additional COLUMN of keys that american ones don't and regardless of how i make the layout it will not be the same as the german layout because those keys are physically not there

and i also just enjoy the novelty of having the real thingoh yea, i also meant to add that i know the keyboard itself is fine because when i'm running my computer and plug the new keyboard in it works fine, every feature and function works perfectly.  it's only when i attempt to startup my computer with the new keyboard PLUGGED in that it freezes up.  search makers website for drivers>>http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/tools/techno.html

winxp is using pnp.........plug and play drivers:) ok ^hth^