Windows 2000 server install - ACPI not compliant then no k..

bertiebigbollox · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 6

Trying to install Windows 2000 on an Ergo laptop.

When I first tried it, came up with a Blue Screen error telling me the
BIOS was not ACPI compliant. I found this:-

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=256841

So, I hit F7 as it suggests and it seems to go further. Now however, I
get an error message saying setup cannot find keyboard.

Any ideas? (Yes, kbd works).

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

You might try a docking station or another keyboard to get through the
install, then install the chipset.

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"BertieBigBollox@gmail.com" wrote:
> Trying to install Windows 2000 on an Ergo laptop.
>
> When I first tried it, came up with a Blue Screen error telling me the
> BIOS was not ACPI compliant. I found this:-
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=256841
>
> So, I hit F7 as it suggests and it seems to go further. Now however, I
> get an error message saying setup cannot find keyboard.
>
> Any ideas? (Yes, kbd works).

bertiebigbollox · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 6

On Aug 6, 4:20 am, "Dave Patrick" <DSPatr....RemoveThis@nospam.gmail.com> wrote:
> You might try a docking station or another keyboard to get through the
> install, then install the chipset.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>
> "BertieBigBol...@gmail.com" wrote:
> > Trying to install Windows 2000 on an Ergo laptop.
>
> > When I first tried it, came up with a Blue Screen error telling me the
> > BIOS was not ACPI compliant. I found this:-
>
> >http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=256841
>
> > So, I hit F7 as it suggests and it seems to go further. Now however, I
> > get an error message saying setup cannot find keyboard.
>
> > Any ideas? (Yes, kbd works).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Weird how it says no keyboard though. Reckon this is to do with the F7
press?

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

You might also look for a newer system bios version.

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"BertieBigBollox@gmail.com" wrote:
Weird how it says no keyboard though. Reckon this is to do with the F7
press?

bertiebigbollox · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 6

On Aug 6, 10:21 am, "Dave Patrick" <DSPatr....DeleteThis@nospam.gmail.com> wrote:
> You might also look for a newer system bios version.

Its a brand new laptop so I'd have expected the BIOS to be pretty up
to date.

Is there any chance its so new or something, that Windows 2000, being
old, is getting confused?
Is ACPI still around? Its quite an old thing if I rememeber correctly?

BTW. Tried USB keyboard but thats not even being recognised at all.

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

Yes, the OS is probably too old. You should be able to disable ACPI in
system cmos setup.

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"BertieBigBollox@gmail.com" wrote:
Its a brand new laptop so I'd have expected the BIOS to be pretty up
to date.

Is there any chance its so new or something, that Windows 2000, being
old, is getting confused?
Is ACPI still around? Its quite an old thing if I rememeber correctly?

BTW. Tried USB keyboard but thats not even being recognised at all.

bertiebigbollox · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 6

On Aug 7, 3:36 am, "Dave Patrick" <DSPatr....TakeThisOut@nospam.gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, the OS is probably too old. You should be able to disable ACPI in
> system cmos setup.
>

Unfortunately, there is no way to disable in setup.