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    M17x Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Momiji1, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. Momiji1

    Momiji1 Notebook Geek

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    Anyone know how many keys M17x keyboard can input simultaneously? I've been having a problem (particularly in games) with the 'D' key and pressing other keys at the same time; it seems that I can only press 1 other key with 'D' and any others I press don't register. I'm only having this problem with d, and all other combos of three keys I've tried are working fine. Any1 know whats would cause this?
     
  2. Khalsa

    Khalsa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Had a similar problem. In BF2 I couldn't turn right while pressing the sprint key.

    Resolved it by playing around with the sticky keys settings under Accessibility in the Control Panel. Even if sticky keys is disabled, also tweak the advanced settings in the sub menu. I've still got the problem in Brothers in Arms Hell's highway though.

    Hope this helps.
     
  3. Momiji1

    Momiji1 Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I tried playing with sticky keys and nothing changed :( I'm noticing there's a limit of about 3 keys at a time. I think it might be the particular game tho since i've never noticed this be4. Am having the problem in devil may cry 4. eg. can't press down, left, jump and attack buttons(whichever keys they assigned to) at the same time.
     
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    menengroth Notebook Consultant

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    i've never encountered this man, can press any amount of keys at the same time!

    strange that it only happens when you use D with the others... defective perhaps?
     
  5. Momiji1

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    Yep, looks like this happens with everything too. Was playing crysis and can't jump/do anything on the keyboard while using both 'D' to strafe right and shift to run. Could a bios flash be my solution perhaps? Tho I do have the latest bios from the dell site. I can't figure out whats causing it