Keyboard lights flash when PC off

[jdogg]

Hi,
I have a 2003 Compaq pc that I am fixing up for my grandmother. I had everything ready to go then the keyboard I was using had a loose cord and when it was taken out the pc started beeping. I had to unplug the tower from the wall.

Ever since then, with a new keyboard, the capslock, numlock and flock lights flash when the pc is shut off but not unpulgged, but works fine when the pc is on. I have tried many things and am starting to think that the old keyboard screwed up the motherboard. If this is the case will I have to replace the motherboard or just use a usb keyboard and mouse? And if anyone has any suggestions that would also be welcome.

Thanks

 

[kimsland]

You mean they flash and then eventually stop?
Or they continue to flash?

If it's the first one that's ok

If it's cintinual flash, it could be a couple of things:
1. On a battery powered Keyboard, it just may not be compatable with that computer, try another keyboard (again)
2. Confirm there are no wakeup events in CMOS, or update your BIOS (Note: do this at your own risk)
3. Otherwise I'd say motherboard issue (Although don't replace it, just turn off the computer at the wall as well)

 

[jdogg]

Thanks for such a speedy response

The flashing continues, and does not stop

Will definitely check the CMOS settings, as well as a BIOS update.

Thanks Again, stay tuned, I will post the results