Solve : Can't F8 or SHFT F8 at startup?

1.	Solve : Can't F8 or SHFT F8 at startup?
Answer» I wanted to try and start windows with no extra drivers except for networking but when I try to F8 or SHFT F8 at the start up of my system it wont open the menu to start with minimum drivers. I can hit the DELETE key and get in bios but wont let me do the other for some reason. I am using xp and am using a gateway usb keyboard. If I can do the del key for bios why can't I get the input to work for the load screen? 1. CMOS Setup for BIOS. What USB configuration options do you have in the BIOS? Is there something for "USB Keyboard" or "USB Legacy" support? 2. Reference: You May Be Unable to Access the Windows Advanced Options Menu When You Use a USB Keyboard 3. Windows Advanced Options Menu. Use the F8 function key during system startup to access the menu. Tap the F8 key once or twice per second as you startup the computer (or immediately after POST completes and screen flashes black PRIOR to displaying Windows XP LOGO with its processing bar DISPLAY). When the menu comes up, use the up/down arrow keys to select the line item you want.

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