So I unplugged my keyboard one day and now all the sudden, I can't use the usb keyboard at all on boot. I can't get into bios. I have a dual boot between Windows 10 and Ubuntu and I can't get into ubuntu now. I decided to try plugging in a keyboard with the old plug (sorry don't remember what it is called) and it works on boot. So my question is, how do I get my USB keyboard to turn on at boot?
I believe the old port you are talking about is a PS/2 (6pin) for a keyboard.
Try changing the boot priority with the old keyboard first. Make sure USB is first, also make sure all options to do with keyboard power in BIOS are enabled.
I'm sure someone more experienced with Dual Boot will chip in. But in the meantime, have you turned off Fast Startup in Win10?
Fast Startup - Turn On or Off in Windows 10
Also in the BIOS may be a setting about Legacy USB, that has to be Enabled. An issue I've seen with computers that have the blue USB 3.0 ports is they don't have support until the Operating System gets loaded, have to be sure the keyboard and maybe mouse are in USB 2.0 ports.
I plugged back in the PS/2 keyboard to my computer to look for the Legacy USB setting (My bios named it USB Legacy Function) and it is enabled and I have made sure my keyboard is plugged into a USB 2.0 slot and it is still not working. Any tips? *Also my bios is Award Modular 2012, my motherboard is in My System Specs
I would unplug from wall. Remove CMOS battery. Press power on button for 20 secs. Re assemble, using USB 2.0 ports as suggested. Make necessary BIOS changes. Boot to windows.
Okay, however I think you need your BIOS to rediscover the USB controllers. I respect your call.
The processes, if you want to review are on page 16 and 22 of your manual.
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