Some USB keyboards connected to a PCI-based USB adapter card do not offer alternate keyboard layouts, nor the use of Easy Access software.

Symptom

Alternate keyboard layouts, such as Dvorak and AZERTY, do not work with a USB keyboard that is connected to a USB adapter card.

Products affected

• USB keyboards connected to a PCI-based USB adapter card
• Power Macintosh 4400
• Power Macintosh 5400*, 5500
• Power Macintosh 6300/160*,6400*,6500
• Power Macintosh 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600
• Power Macintosh 8200, 8500, 8600
• Power Macintosh 9500, 9600
• Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
• Power Macintosh G3 Minitower
• Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one
• Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh

Solution

The USB Adapter Card Read Me file notes that you may experience limited functionality using some USB input devices in certain applications, including Easy Access and the Keyboard control panel.

To use alternate keyboard layouts, or to use Easy Access, use an ADB keyboard with your computer.

For more information on the USB Adapter Card Support software, please see article 31132: " USB Adapter Card Read Me Document and Software Download "