thy1225 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 my keyboard is Microsoft keyboard 500 (PS2) it's a very basic wired keyboard but still have some extra function buttons on it (mail, calculator, play/pause,....etc) but only the volume button works with OSX after I installed the Microsoft Keyboard Driver for Mac it still have no function though there's a setting panel added in the system preferences. anyone know how can I make all the extra keys works?? thanks~~ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41070-microsoft-keyboard-driver-has-no-function/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolBolas Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I have a Natural Keyboard with a bunch of special keys too. I think the MS software isn't designed to work with PS/2 keyboards. When plugin my keayboard with a usb <- PS/2 adapter (to plug PS/2 mouse & kbd on usb), the function keys works properly. But I have a far mor problematic issue : with the keymap difference (my keayboard has a french keymap), i have no way to type the @ sign directly, i have to type WIN+*. Do you have any hint on making a custom keymap for mac? I used to made one using ResEdit on a old ppc603 machine, modifying an OS 8 keymap ressource file, but I can't run this software anymore... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41070-microsoft-keyboard-driver-has-no-function/#findComment-297819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 At: [How To] Solutions for Keyboards, Trackpads & Mice, A Compilation you find: Keyboard Layout - Make Your Own - use Ukelele. Go here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41070-microsoft-keyboard-driver-has-no-function/#findComment-298476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolBolas Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 thanks a lot macgirl !!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41070-microsoft-keyboard-driver-has-no-function/#findComment-298861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 You're welcome. @Thy is your Keyboard USB with a PS2 adaptor? I think some extra Keys does not work with PS2 adaptor, my MS Mouse does not work with all it's buttons if I connect with the PS2 adaptor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41070-microsoft-keyboard-driver-has-no-function/#findComment-298879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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