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KBD_MODE(1)		     XFree86		      KBD_MODE(1)



NAME

       kbd_mode - recover the PC console keyboard


SYNOPSIS

       kbd_mode [ -a -u ]


DESCRIPTION

       Kbd_mode	 resets	 the  PC  console  keyboard to a rational
       state.


OPTIONS

       The following options are supported:

       -a      Set the keyboard so that ASCII characters are read
	       from the console.

       -u      Set the keyboard so that undecoded keyboard values
	       are read from the console.


EXAMPLES

       If the server crashes or otherwise fails to put	the  key
       board  back in ascii mode when it exits, it can leave your
       keyboard dead.  If you are able to login remotely, you can
       reset it typing:

	    kbd_mode -a


       Conversely,  changing the keyboard to ascii mode while the
       server is running will make the keyboard appear to be dead
       while  the the mouse continues to work.	Again, if you are
       able to login remotely, you can reset it typing:

	    kbd_mode -u























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