zzzzzzzz Problem

Rimie · 23rd February 2004, 7:21 PM

I am having a problem with my computer. Every time I open up work, try to type a web address in explorer or any other place where you type text it will keep on typing "zzzzzzzzzzzzzz" and will not stop.

eg. As soon as I open up MS Word it will just start typing "zzzzzzzzzzzz"

I have -

- changed my keyboard completely. And also tried a PS2 port keyboard.

- Run my Virus scanner

- Run a spyware program

With no success. Has anybody got any ideas?

Its like the "Z" key is just pushed down all the time as when i reboot windows and it's at the BIOS screen where it detects all my hardware it makes a beeping sound from the PC speaker just like ify you were holding down a key for too long.

Thanks

Brodieman · 24th February 2004, 3:11 PM

Sometimes if you have other peripherals connected to the computer it can give false/unwanted inputs. Not sure of that'll set off the Z key on a keyboard though! Of course try inconnecting other things first ie joystick, gamepad and see if it helps.

Have you tried a USB keyboard?

dcunneen · 24th February 2004, 3:16 PM

Wow, that's an interesting one!

So you've tried different keyboards, and tried them using PS2 and USB connections. That would rule out a faulty mobo connection or a faulty keyboard.

The fact that it happens as soon as you boot up your computer would indicate that the problem is unrelated to Windows keyboard drivers.

Go into your BIOS setup and disable "typematic rate setting", and set "Gate A20 option" to "normal" (if you have these settings).

If that doesn't work I'd say there is a problem with your keyboard controller. How long has it been happening, and when did the error first occur?

HuH · 24th February 2004, 3:49 PM

i'm inclined to think it's something like what Brodieman suggested. try unplugging all input devices and see if it makes a difference.

Rimie · 26th February 2004, 7:48 PM

Thanks for the replies. Its working again now without doing anything.

I have a good idea it could be the USB X-Arcade conflicting with the USB keyboard I got within the last two weeks.

23rd February 2004, 7:21 PM	#1
Rimie Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 40	zzzzzzzz Problem I am having a problem with my computer. Every time I open up work, try to type a web address in explorer or any other place where you type text it will keep on typing "zzzzzzzzzzzzzz" and will not stop. eg. As soon as I open up MS Word it will just start typing "zzzzzzzzzzzz" I have - - changed my keyboard completely. And also tried a PS2 port keyboard. - Run my Virus scanner - Run a spyware program With no success. Has anybody got any ideas? Its like the "Z" key is just pushed down all the time as when i reboot windows and it's at the BIOS screen where it detects all my hardware it makes a beeping sound from the PC speaker just like ify you were holding down a key for too long. Thanks Last edited by Rimie; 23rd February 2004 at 7:28 PM.

24th February 2004, 3:49 PM	#4
HuH Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,037	i'm inclined to think it's something like what Brodieman suggested. try unplugging all input devices and see if it makes a difference. __________________ TEN YEARS & 100+ Successful Trades Last edited by HuH; 24th February 2004 at 3:50 PM.

24th February 2004, 3:11 PM	#2
Brodieman Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: End-World Posts: 4,004	Sometimes if you have other peripherals connected to the computer it can give false/unwanted inputs. Not sure of that'll set off the Z key on a keyboard though! Of course try inconnecting other things first ie joystick, gamepad and see if it helps. Have you tried a USB keyboard?

24th February 2004, 3:16 PM	#3
dcunneen Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Perth 6000 Posts: 1,859	Wow, that's an interesting one! So you've tried different keyboards, and tried them using PS2 and USB connections. That would rule out a faulty mobo connection or a faulty keyboard. The fact that it happens as soon as you boot up your computer would indicate that the problem is unrelated to Windows keyboard drivers. Go into your BIOS setup and disable "typematic rate setting", and set "Gate A20 option" to "normal" (if you have these settings). If that doesn't work I'd say there is a problem with your keyboard controller. How long has it been happening, and when did the error first occur?

26th February 2004, 7:48 PM	#5
Rimie Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 40	Thanks for the replies. Its working again now without doing anything. I have a good idea it could be the USB X-Arcade conflicting with the USB keyboard I got within the last two weeks.