Could DSDT solve this annoying issue

@thorazine74I dont know if that can be fixed with the DSDT but maybe you can also do it using a different set of PS/2 kexts, are you using VoodooPS2 or ApplePS2?

This is embarrasing but I don't remember. When I was using iATKOS, I remember needing ACPIPS2Nub.kext (said no to stock ACPIPlatform), but after installing iPC, I don't remember what I chose.

I suspect that I am using ApplePS2 (although this should be a builtin USB keyboard-- maybe I need to revisit my bios options on Legacy USB...).

Anyway, I'll give the VoodooPS2 a try. Thanks.

No dice on the VoodooPS2Controller. And that kext has its issues as you can see in the Voodoo labs forum.

I think I'll try patching in some changes from a MacBook Pro DSDT file around USB notification in the _WAK method...

I noticed that other laptops have this issue-- some Dell users complained about it on insanelymac. No fix yet

SportsGuy → -- I have a fixed/patched DSDT working. I just did one fix, the fix posted to enable the sleep/restart/shutdown popup when you hit the power button. That's encouraged me to futz with the DSDT more.

Detail your problem some more-- I might be able to help.

@thorazine74You didnt get VoodooPS2 to work or you get the same stuck key side effect?

Both. VodooPS2 almost worked-- but I lost side-scroll, and it crashed once. I was planning on hacking the code in Xcode, but restrained myself-- too many other things to do.

@thorazine74You need either ACPIPS2Nub+ApplePS2Controller OR VoodooPS2Controller, you cant have both installed at the same time. The ACPIPS2Nub needs a stock ACPIPlatform (vanilla), also you need a version-independent ACPIPS2Nub (one that works with any ACPIPlatform, olders ones needed to be modded for each different ACPIPlatform version: i.e.…

Yeah, I deleted both ACPIPS2Nub and ApplePS2Controller. Like I said, it worked, but not well enough for me to keep. Most annoying side-effect was losing the ~ key. Man did I hate typing /Users/... instead of ~ !

I also have Legacy USB turned off in the bios.

I'm going to try some of candycane's DSDT hacks from the MacBook Pro DSDT applied to this one to fix USB/EHCI. Maybe that will help. If I feel brave, I may try the AppleHDA DSDT fixes or VoodooHDA too.

@thorazine74Well if they fix the stuck key problems why dump them? Maybe the new problems can be fixed somehow (lost ~ key is caused by using wrong kb layout maybe?), Voodoo trackpad scrolling I think is a current limitation, you can check on voodoo forum for more specific help. But I doubt you will be able to fix that with Macbook's DSDT, arent…

I guess I wasn't clear. The VodooPS2Controller had the same problem. But I have found a fix. I posted it in the voodoolabs forum. It was found by kenp in the Dell Mini forums. Basically, the Apple code in ApplePS2Keyboard.cpp has a bug, in that it doesn't deregister/re-register an interrupt handler.

If I decide to take the time, I may compile a new ApplePS2Keyboard.cpp and try it out to make sure it fixes things.

The other problem I had with VoodooPS2 is that I lost side-scroll.

BTW, I noticed that you're using VoodooHDA. What sound chip do you have? Are you happy with it?

I dont know if that can be fixed with the DSDT but maybe you can also do it using a different set of PS/2 kexts, are you using VoodooPS2 or ApplePS2?

I can't my DSDT to work either

and I have a dell... I can't boot from chameleon, I have to use my install disk, and use one cpu

You didnt get VoodooPS2 to work or you get the same stuck key side effect?
You need either ACPIPS2Nub+ApplePS2Controller OR VoodooPS2Controller, you cant have both installed at the same time.
The ACPIPS2Nub needs a stock ACPIPlatform (vanilla), also you need a version-independent ACPIPS2Nub (one that works with any ACPIPlatform, olders ones needed to be modded for each different ACPIPlatform version: i.e. you updated ACPIPlatform, you lost PS2 Devices...). Look for the one made by Chunnan/Eureka, theres a thread on insanelymac.; there is also alt kexts for situations like USB Keyboard+PS/2 Mouse, if thats what you have.
In any case a clean system (using a single set of PS/2 kexts, without mixing it all together) is advisable.
Also at least in my system Legacy USB Mouse & Keyboard BIOS otions has an effect on PS/2 support (for some unknown reason..).

Well if they fix the stuck key problems why dump them? Maybe the new problems can be fixed somehow (lost ~ key is caused by using wrong kb layout maybe?), Voodoo trackpad scrolling I think is a current limitation, you can check on voodoo forum for more specific help.
But I doubt you will be able to fix that with Macbook's DSDT, arent Macbooks kb & trackpad USB or something (not PS/2)?