strangedaze Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was searching around for a while and I was able to find a program called. Keyboard Maestro, this will let you set up your keys exactly like they would work in 10.4.10, and much much more. http://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/ . Hope this helps some of you guys. I also dont suggest rippin this one off with the serial code that the KCNcrew application provides....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddrdark Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 what! wtf!, I've the 10.4.10 update installed on my system, that means that I can use the new apple keyboard, or I need something more?, thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Sorry I didnt word that the best. The apple keyboard works with all usb computers. BUT if you want all the cool extras that apple included on the keyboard. Like dashboard shortcut. Brightness UP/Down. iTunes controls. Volume UP/Down. Expose'. You need to have 10.4.10, to use those buttons. But if you do not want to upgrade to that version of mac. You can use that app I linked you to. I like the app. It can start on boot up, no Dock icon present when it's running, use's little Mem/CPU. Take IT eZ people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddrdark Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi strangedaze, thanks 3 your answer. I already have it the 10.4.10, but I think that a I need more software to get available all the new features. Look in this web: http://www.apple.com/keyboard/ System Requirements Mac computer with available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later Keyboard software update And I can remember if you installe the keyboard software update your osx installation break down >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moreno53 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hey Strange, Thanks for this....I was wondering can I use this with my Logictech Keyboard ? If I can, how do I assign keys and things like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davides Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hi all, I have the new keyboard, work perfect under osx 10.4.10, I have a small problem, I can't access the Pc BIOS anymore. When the computer start my mobo ask for F2 to be press to access BIOS but the key F2 doesn't work. Do you have any idea how to make it work? ciao Davide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 Yep it works with any keyboard moreno sorry for the drawn out reply. Its really neat. It has TONS of different things that can be assinged to any keyboard like volume. itunes controls. finder controls and i believe any other shorcuts you want to add. take care.. SPokeS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensimeon Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 sweeeeeettt! just what i needed, as i found 10.4.8 works best for me and i just received the keyboard as a gift.. sure didnt want to send it back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl8080 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi all, I have the new keyboard, work perfect under osx 10.4.10, I have a small problem, I can't access the Pc BIOS anymore. When the computer start my mobo ask for F2 to be press to access BIOS but the key F2 doesn't work. Do you have any idea how to make it work? ciao Davide Boot your computer with the PS2 keyboard plugged in. Access the BIOS (F2, Delete - whatever it is). Go to integrated peripherals or something similar - there should be a field that says "Allow USB Keyboard Support -- Enable/Disable" something along those lines, I'm not sure what board you have so I'm unable to give a concise answer. Good luck! EDIT: Thanks for this strangedaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPrince Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 does the update break a hackintosh? I've just bought the keyboard for my hack but I'm reluctant to install the update until somebody has said it works. anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codedancer Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 does the update break a hackintosh? I've just bought the keyboard for my hack but I'm reluctant to install the update until somebody has said it works. anybody? If you are referring to the Apple Keyboard 1.1 update, then yes it works fine on my Intel CPU-based Hacintosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJMoose Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 does the update break a hackintosh? I've just bought the keyboard for my hack but I'm reluctant to install the update until somebody has said it works. anybody? You can feel pretty comfortable with most apple updates. The ones you definitely want to stay away from are the system updates (e.g. from 10.4.9 to 10.4.10). They will absolutely mess up your system. As always, it's best to back up a working system so it can easily be restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPrince Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 thanks. I've not generally had any problems with any updates but I was sure I'd read somewhere that this 1.1 keyboard update breaks it. must have been wrong. cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davides Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Boot your computer with the PS2 keyboard plugged in. Access the BIOS (F2, Delete - whatever it is). Go to integrated peripherals or something similar - there should be a field that says "Allow USB Keyboard Support -- Enable/Disable" something along those lines, I'm not sure what board you have so I'm unable to give a concise answer. Thanks for the hint but i don't think that is the problem, before getting the Apple Alu. keyboard I was using the old Apple Keyboard and I could access the Bios and everything. The new keyboard it looks like not operational until the boot is completed (OSX or Winxp). The mobo is a BadAxe2 Ciao Davide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnjmarlboro Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 @codedancer Hi, so you fixed your problem described here: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...amp;hl=keyboard ? Thanks Marlboro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPrince Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I can get into my bios with the new keyboard, no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOSSXX8866 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks for the hint but i don't think that is the problem, before getting the Apple Alu. keyboard I was using the old Apple Keyboard and I could access the Bios and everything. The new keyboard it looks like not operational until the boot is completed (OSX or Winxp). The mobo is a BadAxe2 Ciao Davide Any success with this problem? I have the same thing happening with my Badaxe2 board aswell.....I'd hate to have to plug in another keyboard each time I want to enter F2 or F10..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 the way i fixed the bios option on the badaxe2 was to plug the usb keyboard (mines the aluminum apple one) into the usb jack directly next to the ethernet port then either unplug your mouse or turn it upside down depending on your mouse (whatever works try both) . The problem I found was that the first device it would detect was the mouse rather then the keyboard and by time the keyboard came into play it was to late to access bios. Also try to switch the keyboard port with the mouse port maybe or any other usb devices you have plugged in. Let me know if this fixed your problems with that. ThX for reading SpOkEs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3p0 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'm trying to get the new Slim Keyboard working on my 10.4.8 Hackintosh without using any third party software. I just found this 1.2 Update for OS X http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/key...reupdate12.html Of course, it won't let me install the update since I don't have 10.4.10. Would one solution be to remove the version checking from the installation? and if so how would one go about doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Yes. Download Pacifist. Drag the Keyboard install pkg onto Pacifist's icon. After install reboot. Insert your osx install disc. Open it with Pacifist again, then search for dock.app with pacifist search option . Then select dock.app and in the upper left corner of pacifist click the install button. There ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3p0 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Did you use that method to get your keyboard working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 yeah that method works fine. If you want do that instead of the key meastro method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3p0 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hey cool, it works! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3p0 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Update: It kinda works.. The dock no longer responds to right clicks and the dashboard has some interesting graphical errors. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davides Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 the way i fixed the bios option on the badaxe2 was to plug the usb keyboard (mines the aluminum apple one) into the usb jack directly next to the ethernet port then either unplug your mouse or turn it upside down depending on your mouse (whatever works try both) . The problem I found was that the first device it would detect was the mouse rather then the keyboard and by time the keyboard came into play it was to late to access bios. Also try to switch the keyboard port with the mouse port maybe or any other usb devices you have plugged in. Let me know if this fixed your problems with that. ThX for readingSpOkEs Hi there I've tried your method, but without luck. I tried all the USB port, with non mouse etc. but none worked. Do you use the front and rear USB plug in the mobo? Because I do and it may be the cause. ciao Davide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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