I'm trying to install the version above. The keyboard works fine up to the screen where I can select Install Ubuntu server. There are other options in this screen as well like Repair a broken setup. I can use the arrow keys to navigate.
Once I select Install Ubuntu server, it goes to Language selection screen. This is the part where the keyboard wouldn't respond. Even CTRL + ALT + DELETE wouldn't work.
My setup/things I've tried:
AMD FM2 board. Legacy USB support is enabled
Ubuntu Server 16.04 CD (I checked the MD5 for the ISO and it's correct). I also enabled 'verify disc" when burning the ISO.
I've tried 2 keyboards already. I have also plugged them in on the front and back USB ports with the same results.
I've successfully installed the server ISO using virtual box on my Macbook Pro and no problems encountered there.
Lastly, I tried the Ubuntu 16.04 Desktop installer (burned into a DVD)and it has no keyboard problems.
Any ideas on how to fix it? Thanks a lot :)
ps. I'm downloading the 15.10 server ISO right now hoping I'll have much better luck with that.
This may sound as a joke to you but it isn't. I was facing the same problem on an Acer laptop where both the keyboard and the touchpad were not working at the same point your keyboard doesn't. This is how I was able to overcome this problem. I'm just hoping it's going to work on your system too.
Right after you press Enter on the Install Ubuntu server option, start pressing random keys on your keyboard at a rate of approximately two per second till you see the next screen appear. This hack makes the keyboard send the keys you press and eventually it gets detected correctly and it works.
As I said, this worked in my case. It's a very "low tech" suggestion but... who knows?!
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