System information

8–4 Hardware Guide
External Devices
Using a USB Device
USB devices function in the system the same as comparable
non-USB devices, with one exception: By default, USB devices
do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is
loaded.
To use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB
connector on the notebook during startup or in a non-Windows
application or utility, enable USB legacy support.
Enabling USB Legacy Support
1. Turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the
F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower
left corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press F2.
❏
For navigation instructions, press F1.
2. Select the Advanced menu > Device Options.
3. Select Enable USB legacy support.
4. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select
File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on
the screen.
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