106-Key Keyboard Listed as 101-Key in Device Manager (228364)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

This article was previously published under Q228364

SYMPTOMS

A PS/2-style 106/109-key Japanese keyboard may appear in Device Manager as a "PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard (101/102-Key)" keyboard.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Windows 2000 detects the keyboard incorrectly. However, the keyboard should still function correctly.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue occurs in Advanced Power Management (APM) mode only. It does not occur in Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) mode.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/23/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB228364