Can I boot with no keyboard attached??

[jasonatsmtc]

Hi,

I am setting up a system at a remote location to act as a web server to host some web sites etc...

I want to just have it plugged in to the internet and the power, without any other stuff connected. However when i reboot the machine with this setup, i get a keyboard error with the only option being "press f1" doh!

Now, is it possible, with my motherboard, Gigabyte GA-7VRX to boot with no keyboard attached..

Thanks in advance!

Jason

[Ruler2112]

Check for an option in your BIOS that says something like 'Halt On' and modify that. It should take care of your problem.

[Siliconjunkie]

There may be an option in the BIOS to not halt on keyboard errors. If there isnt you can get something like this http://www.cadesigns.co.uk/dkm1b.htm

[jasonatsmtc]

Unfortunately there is no such option in the bios

I will just have to put up with the attached keyboard and hope no one plays with it while i am not around!

Thanks for the QUICK replies!

Jason

[Idigguns]

Welcome to TechIMO, Jason!

Can't you simply unplug the keyboard after you've booted up?

[Siliconjunkie]

Depending on the OS you are using, the keyboard shouldnt be that big of a deal. With no password it doesn't help them, unless they boot off a floppy.

[jasonatsmtc]

I can't unplug it, because i am running<gulp>
windows 2000 adv server! lol
i will prob need to reboot remotely once in a while, and if i try it without the keyboard connected it will hang at that keyboard error msg!

Thanks!
Jason

[LeftCoast]

Yo Jason,

I would get a cheap wireless keyboard and hide it in the closet, or lock it in a drawer, etc.

-LC

[jasonatsmtc]

i actually found a mostly broken kb that will work for now...lol

jason

[Siliconjunkie]

Password the BIOS and set a good password for any accounts on the box. Then they keyboard wont matter.