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Posted:10/10/2009 7:43:00 AM |
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Hello,
I have a problem with my Eee PC.
My partner has come back from a trip and there is a problem with the FN key.
Some how the FN key is locked on all the time..
I.e. to log into my laptop I need to press FN + F11 to turn off the num lock key so I can enter the password properly.
But as soon as I reboot the laptop the num lock is turned on again.
How can I turn it off permantly?
I have done a lot of looking on Google and the forums but can not find a solution to stop it from getting turned back on after reboot...
Thank you.
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Posted:10/10/2009 2:06:00 PM |
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That's usually set in the BIOS. If you can't change it back there, you may try resetting the BIOS to the factory default values.
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Posted:10/10/2009 3:27:00 PM |
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Hello,
I have checked the BIOS already but can not see an option for the num lock..
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Posted:10/11/2009 5:31:00 PM |
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any one else able to try and help?
I need to get this fixed....
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Posted:10/12/2009 6:47:00 AM |
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no one able to offer any other info appart from "it is in the BIOS"?
where in the bios? i have looked through all the settings and nothing in the BIOS about num lock..
my partners mother went to do ctrl alt delete for some reasion and flipped the screen and ever since num lock is on when ever the laptop is turned on..
got the screen fixed.. but cant work out the num lock..
i need help on how to get this fixed...
sent support help to asus about 2 days ago (2 or 3) and no response from them..
help....
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Posted:10/12/2009 4:31:00 PM |
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You can refurbish or update your BIOS for a try.
Try the following operation:
Remove the battery and disconnect the power block. Press and hold your power button for 15 - 25 seconds. Release the power button. Put the battery back in place and try to start.
Pressing the power button with no power available will reset your CMOS on the computer.
Also, you can use the Asus update Utility to update your BIOS file to the latest version.
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Posted:10/13/2009 6:38:00 PM |
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hello,
I will try this..
I downloaded and tried to install the ATK (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Driver) but it errors on install says something bout not being able to access some file..
I dont see why this would be happening.. if it is the BIOS would you not be able to just go into the BIOS and change a setting? :S
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Posted:10/13/2009 6:51:00 PM |
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Hello,
Ok I have tried both of those suggestions.. None of them worked..
Num Lock is still on perminetly.
I do not understand what is going on :S
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Posted:10/13/2009 8:19:00 PM |
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Something you might want to look at is to see if the Fn key or the numlock key might be partially pressed down. I have heard of a couple of issues with the keyboard having keys partially pressed and it shows up by not being able to change the numlock state.
Let us know.
Best Regards,
DrZ
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Posted:10/20/2009 12:55:00 AM |
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I have 7 netbooks that worked fine with the windows xp home that came installed on it. I install windows xp professional and everything workes fine. As soon as I install the drivers this happens. This happened on all 7 netbooks reguardless of a bios update or not. I am about 90% sure it has something to do with teh drivers.
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