keyboard problems on boot

["Jason Dunsmore" <jasondunsmore@gmail.com>]

Hi, I'm using a Goldtouch 4200U usb keyboard with Debian Etch, kernel
2.6.16.13.  The keyboard layout resembles a laptop keyboard, with
about half of the keys on the right half having dual function as a
number pad.  When I first start the computer, those keys don't work on
the gdm login screen.  If I press the "Num Lock" key twice (on, then
off), all the keys work.  Any idea what the problem is?

Thanks,
Jason