Re: OpenBSD 3.5 sparc64 on Sun Blade 100 - no keyboard input possible on console

From: alex (me_at_me.com)
Date: 07/29/04

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    USB is gay

    use a PS/2 keyboard

    "Syn" <syn_NOSPAM_uw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    news:4108A22F.4070409@hotmail.com...
    > Hello,
    >
    > I just installed OpenBSD 3.5 sparc64 on my Sun Blade 100 from the
    > original bought CD. Installation went fine, the machines boots up
    > correctly but then they keyboard doesn't react, I cannot login or do
    > anything. I type a lot on the screen but nothing happens and suddently
    > after a few minutes I get to the ddb> prompt but then I cannot type
    > anything neither :-(
    >
    > Does anyone have an idea what's wrong ? I thought Sun Blade 100 was
    > supported by the sparc64 port.
    >
    > Btw: I have a USB Sun keyboard, the one delivered with the machine itself.
    >
    > Regards
    >


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