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On Mar 30, 2009, at 10:25 AM, Aragon Gouveia wrote:

> =E5=B4=94=E5=B2=A9ccuiyyan@sina.com wrote:
>>     However, problem happens. When i select the "escape to a loader =20=

>> prompt"
>> option, i can input
>>     in about just 3 sec. After that, the system cannot go on =20
>> whatever key i
>> hit.
>
> Same problem here and it's not USB/keyboard related in my case.  =20
> What motherboard are you using?  I'm on an Intel DG33BU.

I have the same problem with a usb keyboard on an Intel DQ35JO.  If I =20=

need to use the loader prompt I have to continually rebooting until it =20=

will let me type, which it eventually does.

Chris Ruiz=