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Re: Linux and legacy-free motherboards



On Thursday 06 June 2002 13:56, Joris Lambrecht wrote:
> I've recently purchased a spanking Athlon motherboard (Abit AT7Max)
> wich is to be installed with Linux, preferably Debian.
>
> Who can tell me if it's possible to install Debian on a system wich
> can only handle usb keyboards/mouse from scratch. PS/2 devices are
> not an option.

Just came to my mind: most BIOSes tend to have a "Support legacy 
KB/Mouse" option somewhere. This emulates PS/2 devices on the USB bus 
and works quite nice. I don't know if the ABIT board has that option, 
but look for it.

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