206 replies to this topic

[SmilE]

sorry guys... but i was trying to make it fine. The problem is that the system reload automaticly the permissions as before.
I'll try to explain...
We have a package which is responsible of ps2 devices : ApplePS2Controller.kext, this package contains three kextfile : ApplePS2keyboard, ApplePS2trackpad and ApplePS2mouse.
the problem we have, we have to reload the good version of package with goods permissions.

The package i have is attached here

so now, we have many solutions:
- change the /etc/rc file which will be executed at every boot.
- unload and reload the kext file.

i don't garantee this solutions works fine, but you must try many times for working  
the first solutions (under windows):
Download MacDrive
open the file rc in your osx HD and edit it with texteditor (add
"kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext
kextload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext"
at the end of rc file just before "exit 0")
Save and close.
Reboot and tell me


the second solution (under osx):
delete files .mkext .kextcache (2 files normally) in /System/Library/
copy the package .kext i attached into /System/Library/Extensions (you'll need to authenticate so don't forget to load the virtual keybord;))
load this command in terminal (copy it into a textfile and "copy&paste") YOU WILL NEED A ROOT ACCESS!!!

   sudo diskutil repairPermissions /
   sudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   kextload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions/

ok, let's try it




and if someone comes here and have a better solution WHICH works ...tell us!!
i don't its the best.

Attached Files

•  ApplePS2Controller.kext.zip   60.93K   1734 downloads

[npwski]

SmilE, thanks for driver, it's working

My harware:
Logitech MX310 USB mouse. Yes, i can connect it to ps/2-port with adapter, but i want it in USB for use she's rich functions.
Cherry G86 USB keyboard with ps/2 adapter. I connected it in ps/2-port because i can't find any useful drivers for this non-standard keyboard for use in USB.

Summary: PS/2-keyboard and USB-mouse.

Finally, all works fine.

After all, I tried some checks:
1) I removed this lines "kextunload/kextload" in rc. Keyb not working.
2) I enabled "Legacy mouse support" in bios. System hangs.
Finally, i reverted this points. All works fine when "kextunload/kextload" is in rc and "Legacy mouse"&"Legacy keyboard support" disabled in bios.

Thanks

PS. Sorry, little correction, you wrote

Quote

kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext
kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext

Correct it, please:
kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext
kextload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/Plugins/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext

[Careless]

so this driver would allow me to use the standard PS2 port even on my desktop nforce4 AMD?

is that correct? anyone else tried it yet?
K8NXP-SLi mobo is what i have.

what's j00 gots?!

[SmilE]

you are right npwski
thanks

[184200]

ThanQ SmilE - gonna give it a try

[ElSenorPantelone]

Still no luck. I have tried nearly every solution posted on the forum. I am running 10.4.5 and I have a Gateway NX850XL laptop. I cannot get my touchpad to work on a regular basis. I have edited my /etc/rc file. Sometimes I can get the touchpad to work, but there is no rhyme or reason to when it does function. When it does, I do a dmesg, and I see Synaptics v5.9, but when I reboot, its not working again. I have disabled legacy USB support in bios. Tried every combination of booting with or without my usb HID devices plugged in or not. Does anyone have any unconventional solutions that they could suggest to me that sucessfully worked for them. I'm pulling my hair out here.

[SmilE]

i have the same problem
when i executes manually the commands kextload and kextunload under osx, my keyboard works...but after 5/10mn... it freeze !!
i think there are "something" which block the loaded kextfile.....but what? i don't know...
i tried many solutions... but i'm not a "professionnal" mac user... if somebody can help us for this problem...it'll be wonderfull!

[184200]

No luck for me too
Let's hope that some clever guy will come up with a working solution

[cyclonefr]

btw guys im gonna install 10.4.3 1099 keyboard and trackpad work fine under it
then im gonna try to find which kext or framework can work with the ApplePS2controller.kext and give the f***ing bug...u can try also and find a workaround! enjoy

[SmilE]

i'va one idea... programming a ".batt" file (like under windows but i don't know if it exists under osx) which executes the necessary commands every time the keyboard freezes...
it's not the better solutions...but right now...there is no other way
dear macusers, please help us

[hushushus]

billmaudit, on Apr 1 2006, 01:46 PM, said:

I have a kernel panic with ApplePS2Controller with FPU segment overrun error. I try to compile ApplePS2Controller from darwin 8.4 sources but i get the following errors :

ApplePS2Controller.cpp: error: converting from `void(ApplePS2Controller::*)(IOInterruptEventSource*, int)' to `void (*)(OSObject*, IOInterruptEventSource*, int)' in a kext.  Use OSMemberFunctionCast() instead.

3 of theses when creating interrupts

i'm new on os x devlopment and further kext ! got to find documentation on iokit and that kind of stuff.

Just same issue here, it boots with the 10.4.3 version, but i can only use the os with an usb mouse (no keyb). Tried all patches, but nothing seems to solve it. Removed the IOUSBFamily.kext but doesn't work too.

I think the problem doesn't seem to be related with the appleps2controller.

HEELP!!

[nerdgerl]

SmilE, on Apr 15 2006, 02:38 AM, said:

the second solution (under osx):
delete files .mkext .kextcache (2 files normally) in /System/Library/
copy the package .kext i attached into /System/Library/Extensions (you'll need to authenticate so don't forget to load the virtual keybord;))
load this command in terminal (copy it into a textfile and "copy&paste") YOU WILL NEED A ROOT ACCESS!!!

   sudo diskutil repairPermissions /
   sudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   kextload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext
   kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions/

ok, let's try it
and if someone comes here and have a better solution WHICH works ...tell us!!
i don't its the best.

First of all, a big thank you to the contributers on this thread. When i first began to read it, i thought it would be a piece of cake to set up my keyboard laptop because like the first poster, i have an LG (LS50) laptop!
However it did take me a few hours.

The last KEXT file that i believe SmilE wrote seemed to work for me. Here is what i did:
-installed the SmilE kext with the instructions from the first post.
-the i ran those terminal window lines above
-i didn't change my usb keyboard, legacy support settings (ie they remained enabled)
- AND i added the kextload, kextunload two lines to the end of my rc file.

now my keyboard AND touchpad (bar the tapping) works fabulously.

Thanks much!!!

ps. Im on 10.4.6

[cinepires]

hello all im new on osx scene and
i have
Sony Vaio fe11s duo core
i install osx 10.4.5 and in the first boot the keyboard works well, but in the 2º reboot the OS open an bluetooth divece and search for a new keybord ( i dont have bluetooth keybord ) and the native keyboard never work again

well can any one could help?

i stop the bluetooth software but i cant get native keyboard again... seems the osx register a bluetooth keybord and nothing works know i dont have keyboard

Any ideias?

TKS

Pirez

[AP27]

I get a weird problem
I added the kext file, open up terminal and try to paste the code. It puts up some rules about 'Respect others privacy' and then asks for a password. Here i cant enter any text. The cursor thing doesnt blink. If i try typing in text editor suppose (using an external usb keyboard) it works fine, but it doesnt let me type in Terminal when it prompts for password.
Any help would be appreciated.

O...im using 10.4.7 JaS btw

thanks everyone

[perroncho2]

I have an acer travelmate c302MXi. No keyboard and no touchpad.
I installed 10.4.3 and 10.4.6 and nothing happend.
In 10.4.3 i can press F8 on boot, but in 10.4.6 no.
¿How can i fix this problem? because the hacked kext dont work for me.

[dongio]

Hi, I did it, it works awesome and I'm going to gave you step by step Instruction (Del Inspiron 2650)
Native Keyboard and TauchPad Works Flowless

1) Go to HardDisk>Applications>Utilities> (and turn on terminal)
2) (Tupe in Terminal)  sundo nano /etc/rc (Push Enter)
3)(It Will Ask you Password: and type in your user pasword and push ENTER)
4)(It Will open rc file and navigation menu on the bottom, push CONTROL+V untill you go to the and of the fille)
5) (Betwan)  if [ "${VerboseFlag}" != "-v" ]; then
              /usr/libexec/WaitingForLoginWindow
           fi

(Line and) exit0 (line insert this code:)  

kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/PlugIns/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext
kextload /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext/Contents/PlugIns/ApplePS2Keyboard.kext
6)(Push CONTROL+O, to activate saving potion, Push CONTROL+T, to activate "save to file option")
7)(navigate down and right in to a fille list untill you find "rc" file, get cursor on top of it and push enter, it'll save changes)
8)(Push Control+X, to exite rc fille)
9)(Tupe in exit in terminal, close terminal and reboot)

Hopefully itll be work
good luck.

[cashgrow]

it worked after the first reboot. then its gone... anybody got a solution?

Edited by cashgrow, 15 December 2006 - 04:02 PM.

[digiplaya2005]

Yeah: for me neither of any of these drivers available works, not even on the first boot with them enabled!

[Some_Person]

How can I install this without booting to OSx86? My keyboard and mouse won't work in it, so I have no way to install this.

[vitalo]

My keyboard still doesn`t work. I try a few pathes(Enchanced PS2/Hacked), tried some tricks /etc/rc. Kext loaded but keyboard doesn`t respond.
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I have notebook LG LS75-p4jr and usb mouse. JAS 10.4.8. HELP ME PLEASE!