A New Version of the BX2 Keyboard Difficulties

[jrball]

Hi,
Can anyone explain how to fix this problem?
I routinely use an Omnikey (the one with the clicky keys).
It runs OK for a few weeks or so when suddenly it does not get activated by the MoBo and there is no warning beep. Everything else works and I can run the system with the mouse but the keyboard is dead.

Then I try another spare Omnikey or two and other cables, etc without any luck. Finally I use a $2 Micron keyboard and it works.

Now for the funny part. After a few days I put the Onmikey back and it works fine and the cycle starts over again.

Could the BX2 have a current drain issue that takes time to recharge? Could the Omnikey use that much more current than the Micron?
All of these keyboards use the PS/2 connection.

My system has the latest fast components and is home-built. This behavior occurs under Win2000SP4.
Thanks for your consideration.

[IRQ Conflict]

Ya, that is weird. I've come to expect nothing less from this motherboard. My only recommendation would be to buy another keyboard (USB).

I don't seriously (like Intel) expect it to be fixed.