xfree86 man page for kbd_mode

KBD_MODE(1)						      General Commands Manual						       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 keyboard 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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