boot up without keyboard

mad_horse · 12-10-2005, 09:12 AM

If I am running router or server on Compaq Deskpro EN (PIII 733 mHz, Motherboard Compaq 187498-001, Bios: Compaq Basic 09/13/02 686P2 v 3.14) how to boot up with unplugged keyboard? There is not option in Bios settings: "System boot stops for any errors except keyboard error". In POST screen it always shows: "304-Keyboard Error". Thanks

Amd64Boy · 12-10-2005, 09:45 AM

rather then screwing with the bios just plugin an keyboard and set it ontop of the machine or if it will be constantly running like a web server would just boot it with a keyboard and once it boots into the OS unplug the keyboard

mad_horse · 12-10-2005, 09:52 AM

Thanks, Amd64Boy. Unplugging keyboard after boot doesnt work for remote restart or power lose. I really dont wanna leave keyboard with it.

Ste · 12-10-2005, 10:54 AM

Disable halt on keyboard in CMOS.

mad_horse · 12-10-2005, 11:03 AM

That is pretty simple Bios setup. There is not option like dont HALT ON something. As I see, there is only one solution, smash the keyboard and connect just board with chip.

Ste · 12-10-2005, 11:04 AM

Should be in there, check all options.

mad_horse · 12-10-2005, 12:22 PM

Thanks to everyone
I fixed that already.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0501-1000/sp0667.zip
NO_F1.COM allows operation without a keyboard of those models of Compaq computers that do not support network server mode.
Thanks to Jorg from Netherlands in http://vintage-computer.com/vcforum/

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