Problems running ubuntu

Holytoaster4 · Post by **Holytoaster4** » 25 Mar 2009, 22:16

I'm trying to dual boot windows vista/ubuntu on my hp pavillion a6230n. It all seems to boot fine, but I have no control over ubuntu. I think that it probably may be a problem with drivers for my keyboard and mouse. This is my first time using linux on any desktop so I'm not really sure what the problem is. Also I don't know how I would go about getting the drivers if that is actually the problem.

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Post by **ayu** » 25 Mar 2009, 23:23

What do you mean by no control? That Ubuntu boots but neither the keyboard nor the mouse works?

Post by **bad_brain** » 26 Mar 2009, 06:36

yes, and what mouse/keyboard you have? brand/model and conneection type (PS2/USB)?

Holytoaster4 · Post by **Holytoaster4** » 27 Mar 2009, 23:19

correct, it boots but neither mouse or keyboard work they have the power shut off once it boots (no lights)

sorry, don't remember all about the mouse and keyboard and i am away from the computer. they are both usb though. one reason i think why i may be having trouble with this is because the computer was build for windows vista and i have heard rumors that no other OS works on it.

skip · Post by **skip** » 28 Mar 2009, 06:42

i hope this can help. try this. boot again on ubuntu and if mouse/keyboard still wont work. Press Ctrl+alt+F1, if it transfers you to console then the problem is on the xorg. you have to modify the xorg configuration so that the mouse and keyboard will work properly.

or not.

Post by **computathug** » 28 Mar 2009, 10:27

skip wrote:i hope this can help. try this. boot again on ubuntu and if mouse/keyboard still wont work. Press Ctrl+alt+F1, if it transfers you to console then the problem is on the xorg. you have to modify the xorg configuration so that the mouse and keyboard will work properly.

or not.

But to do this they will need the keyboard working. I suggest getting a ps2 keyboard and mouse or use the usb to ps2 adapters.

That should do the trick

Holytoaster4 · Post by **Holytoaster4** » 29 Mar 2009, 15:44

maybe i can borrow a ps2/usb adapter or something. my computer has no ps2 ports.