I just built my first PC, but I'm stuck trying to connect a small Bluetooth keyboard that I used with my tablet. When I start the PC, it says "press F1 to continue," and I don't know how to connect the keyboard to get past that screen. Can anyone help?
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Congrats on the new PC! Those F1 prompts can be confusing. Just focus on getting a wired keyboard for now, and you'll be set to go!
It sounds like your PC is trying to get through the BIOS setup before it even reaches the operating system. You'll need a physical keyboard to get past that F1 prompt. Unfortunately, Bluetooth keyboards can't connect until an OS is fully loaded. If you can, try borrowing or getting a wired keyboard to make that initial connection.
I've had similar issues before—definitely have a wired one ready!
Love your enthusiasm for your first build! Just to point out, you need a working OS to pair Bluetooth devices, so you won’t get anywhere with just the Bluetooth keyboard at this stage.
Yeah, it's a bummer! But if you have an old laptop keyboard lying around, you might be able to connect that with an adapter. Just make sure it gets recognized during startup.