Boot from keyboard - does it work with cordless as well?

[Chris B]

Ok possible stupid question....

I've set up my bios to boot when I press a key on the keyboard. I'm gonna buy a cordless keyboard (like the logitech cordless desktop). Can I assume that it will still work, or does the cordless not accept input until the machine is on?

[Tjalfe]

I have not tried this, but the keyboard should be seen by the computer as any other keyboard, hence it should work

[Helevitia]

It should work. Batteries are in the keyboard, it sends a signal to the usb or ps2 connector. Nothing to it

Dave

[lecter]

Good point, I'd also like to know...does the ATX standard give some power to the keyboard's receiver at all times, even when the computer is shut down?

edit for Helevitia: But what you say can only work if the receiver is in some sort of powered mode, otherwise it would be like trying to use a remote to turn on a TV that's been closed from its power button.

Seriously now, can someone with a cordless keyboard just try this?

[Gurm]

lecter:

Yes, there's always power to the keyboard AND the mouse on an ATX system.

- Gurm

[Ribbit]

I'm sure it does. With some motherboards the keyboard LEDs will stay lit when the computer's powered off. On mine, the LEDs flash when mains power is applied. Also, the light in my (PS/2) optical mouse stays lit when the machine's switched off. (The keyboard and PS/2 mouse controller are one and the same.)

[lecter]

Oh, right...thanks, the fact that the computer sees the receiver itself as the keyboard elluded me.