USB Wireless keyboard not working during bootup

USB Wireless keyboard not working during bootup During boot, my wireless USB keyboard doesn't work. Other USB corded keyboards work, so I know USB is enabled in my BIOS. This is a bit annoying because it makes it impossible to enter setup, choose boot OS, etc before Windows starts.
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Guest [Entry]

"Make sure you check all settings in the BIOS that can possibly affect the keyboard. One of those may control it. On the other hand, it may be that the keyboard refuses to work in the BIOS because it was created that way. Or the USB port isn't getting enough power on boot to recognize the keyboard in time. Since non-wireless keyboards work, I would try another wireless keyboard, if you can buy from a retailer with a nice return policy.

Because different manufacturers have different ways to make wireless work, you may be best off contacting them if none of your troubleshooting works."

Guest [Entry]

"There are generally 2 solutions for this if you want to avoid purchasing a wired keyboard:

Buy a USB to PS/2 adapter, they are fairly cheap:

Check your BIOS, newer ones usually have a ""Wireless detection"" feature which will look for these devices on boot. Regularly though the drivers aren't loaded until Windows starts which is why you don't get response at boot."

Guest [Entry]

I think there is no difference between cordless or Wireless USB keyboards, they use the same serial protocol. I suggest tying another USB port, if you are using a desktop PC , try the nearest ones.