How do I reset the keyboard and mouse (PS2) without rebooting
Recently we replaced our KVM
As a result the PS2 ports on some servers are not working with the keyboard and mouse.
We have isolated the problem and it is not caused by the KVM, hardware or the cables.
We cannot get the server to respond to the keyboard or mouse plugged directly.
I know that its likely the keyboard and mouse will work if we could restart the server. However we do not have this option available during the next 12 hours.
We need to get the keyboard and mouse working urgently (without reboot) using a command or tool that refreshes the PS2 ports.
Is there a dos command or software tool we can run to refresh the PS2 ports?
We can connect to the machine using remote desktop.
Thanks.
As a result the PS2 ports on some servers are not working with the keyboard and mouse.
We have isolated the problem and it is not caused by the KVM, hardware or the cables.
We cannot get the server to respond to the keyboard or mouse plugged directly.
I know that its likely the keyboard and mouse will work if we could restart the server. However we do not have this option available during the next 12 hours.
We need to get the keyboard and mouse working urgently (without reboot) using a command or tool that refreshes the PS2 ports.
Is there a dos command or software tool we can run to refresh the PS2 ports?
We can connect to the machine using remote desktop.
Thanks.
vks_vicky
In Device Manager, try deleting the ports and see if you can identity the devices after a refresh.
Hi,
PS2 peripherals are first detected by the bios. Then frowarded to your OS. IF the problem is your bios, you're stuck anyways...
If your problem is Windows related, you might try to reload/update the drivers for your devices in the System Properties : Hardware > Properties > Driver > Update Driver. You can also scan for hardware changes there (right click option)... It depends of your version of Windows...
Good Luck,
P
PS2 peripherals are first detected by the bios. Then frowarded to your OS. IF the problem is your bios, you're stuck anyways...
If your problem is Windows related, you might try to reload/update the drivers for your devices in the System Properties : Hardware > Properties > Driver > Update Driver. You can also scan for hardware changes there (right click option)... It depends of your version of Windows...
Good Luck,
P
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Sorry, it looks like a reboot is the only way for the system to re-connect to the keyboard and mouse.