BIOS

You might need a PS/2 keyboard to do this (old keyboard).
When your computer boots up the keys on your keyboard for the bios are either: "F1", "F2" or "DEL" keys. Look at the bottom left of your screen when you boot up your computer to find out which key is for your bios. Now (when you have pressed the right key) you will be presented with either a blue screen with white text or a black screen with white text. Look in the bios for your "USB" under the usb section and make sure "LEGACY" is marked "ENABLE", when done press the "F10" and then confirm by pressing the "Y" (for yes) key, now your computer will boot up and then you can connect your usb devices to your computer, remember that cameras will have to be at the back of the computer for more power as well as your usb keyboard and usb mice.

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

The older BIOS energized the PS-2 port, and there was no option within the BIOS menu for a USB port.

It may be possible to [i]upgrade[/i] the BIOS. Retrieve the motherboard model and original BIOS version from System Information, or download SIW:

http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html

With this information, go online to the motherboard/BIOS manufacturer and try to locate the exact hardware you are using. If an upgrade is posted, download it and install it. If not posted, call or e-mail the hardware manufacturer and inquire regarding a possible BIOS upgrade.

Always check the computer manufacturer's support website. Sometimes BIOS upgrades are posted along with driver upgrades.

If you are unsuccessful, keep a cheap PS-2 keyboard available for emergency use. The BIOS recognizes keyboard commands for navigation, so the mouse is not an issue here. Alternatively, you can obtain an adapter for your USB keyboard:

http://tinyurl.com/3v6p7w

Rick/Portland, OR