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Keyboard information - Servers

Troubleshooting


Problem

NOTE: If a mouse or other pointing device is attached, remove it to see if the error symptom goes away. If the symptom goes away, the mouse or pointing device is defective.

Resolving The Problem

NOTE: If a mouse or other pointing device is attached, remove it to see if the error symptom goes away. If the symptom goes away, the mouse or pointing device is defective.

  1. Power off the computer.
  2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system unit.
  3. Power-on the computer and check for the keyboard cable connector on the system unit for the voltages shown.

All voltages shown are (+/-) 5%.

Pin
Voltage (Vdc)
1 +5.0
2 Not used
3 Ground
4 +5.0
5 +5.0
6 Not used

keyboard pin outs

If the voltages are not correct, replace the system board.

If the voltages are correct, on keyboards with a detachable cable, replace the cable. If the problem remains or if the cable is permanently attached to the keyboard, replace the keyboard. If the problem remains, replace the system board.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:All operating systems listed

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

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ibm1DDSE-44RNQL