I'm trying to get my PC to boot from the cdrom.  I've gone into the bios and made sure the cdrom is SET to boot first, but instead of automatically booting, I get the message to press any key to boot from the cd.  The problem with that is that since the computer isn't booted up, the KEYBOARD is not responding to me pressing any key.  How can I get around this?I'm no guru but until one of our more experienced members responds I'll try to help.
According to the specs for your mboard you have PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. Is your keyboard PS/2 or USB? If it is USB do you have a PS/2 keyboard you can try?I was wondering if that might be the issue.  I have two keyboards, both USB.Lectrocrew is giving solid advice...some older PC's won't see a USB keyboard til the OS loads...
Borrow a PS2 keyboard and see if that gets you onto Setup.Figured it out.  Searched around a bit online and found that you can enable USB in the BIOS.  Did that and was able to press 'any key'.  Success!Now we know. I learn something new every DAY around here.
Thanks for posting the solution.