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    Switch On Via External Keyboard.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Oubadah, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. Oubadah

    Oubadah Newbie

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    I have a n55s, and it would be extremely helpful if I could power it up via an external USB keyboard. I've scoured the BIOS, but I can't find anything. I thought I'd ask here just in case there is some hidden setting or some way to make this work.
     
    Oubadah, Jan 13, 2013
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  2. Geekz

    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    usually this is just in the bios settings, if not there then I don't think it would be supported.
    last option is to just "sleep" the computer then you can use an external keyboard to wake it up.
     
    Geekz, Jan 14, 2013
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    There is no option for a keystroke to power on from the keyboard like there are on some motherboards. You can wake from an external keyboard however.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 14, 2013
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    If keystroke or keyboard isn't listed under your Power On options in BIOS, then yes, as ALLurGroceries mentioned, you can use an external keyboard. Try looking for one that has a dedicated power button.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 14, 2013
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