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-Xium

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F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

When I try different ways to log the keys in konsole nothing happens when I press the F keys, but if I use the fn keys on the f keys it does register.
What do?

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Maybe change a BIOS settings may help.
Configuration -> Hotkey Mode
Enabled: Multimedia keys are default (Fn needed for F1–F12).

Disabled: F1–F12 work without Fn (Legacy mode).

Change the setting to Disabled to use function keys without Fn.

Last edited by solskog (2025-08-23 02:14:03)

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

sudo showkey --scancodes

sudo libinput debug-events

Neither show the f keys being pressed, but the fn keys on said f keys do work when active.

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

The function keys aren't the problem. Normal use of the f keys is.

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Do you want the F1–F12 keys to be recognized by libinput and showkey without pressing the Fn key?

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

I want the f1-f12 keys to work, which they aren't
only the fn functions on them do, and yes I turned on and off fn lock/hold down fn let it go etc.

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Different brands handle F1–F12 keys differently. Could you write down the brand and model of your laptop?

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Delux KF17

Beelink Mini PC SER5 MAX

Last edited by -Xium (2025-08-23 02:56:08)

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Try Disable hotkey mode in Beelink Mini PC SER5 MAX BIOS:
Advanced -> Function Key Behavior / Hotkey Mode
Disabled: The function keys act as standard F1–F12 keys

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

I cannot for the life of me find this setting.
It is not directly in the advanced page, nor can I find it deeper in

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

I was thinking maybe it could be something to do with the way multimedia keys are assigned?
Am I able to disable them per device or something?

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

I’ll try using a standard wired keyboard first.

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Another wireless keyboard with fn keys functions fine.

This one connects via bluetooth, perhaps something to do with the bt, again why I think it may be a multimedia key issue.

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

I think I should point out that it was working for some time, not sure what has been changed for it to stop functioning.

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Desktop window manager may remap multimdia keys. GNOME/KDE ? But if other 2.5 RF keyboard works, the keymaping should be fine. How about BIOS update? Bluetooth driver status "systemctl status bluetooth"?

Last edited by solskog (2025-08-23 03:58:00)

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

● bluetooth.service - Bluetooth service
     Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service; enabled; preset: disabled)
     Active: active (running) since Sat 2025-08-23 14:07:55 AEST; 29min ago
Invocation: f665e5367ef349808f0925d9c4bc69fe
       Docs: man:bluetoothd(8)
   Main PID: 5109 (bluetoothd)
     Status: "Running"
      Tasks: 1 (limit: 34641)
     Memory: 1.1M (peak: 2.4M)
        CPU: 8.673s
     CGroup: /system.slice/bluetooth.service
             └─5109 /usr/lib/bluetooth/bluetoothd

Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/aptx_ll_1
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/aptx_ll_0
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/aptx_ll_duplex_1
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/aptx_ll_duplex_0
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/faststream
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/faststream_duplex
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSink/opus_05
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/opus_05
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSink/opus_05_duplex
Aug 23 14:07:55 archlinuxium bluetoothd[5109]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.22 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource/opus_05_duplex

I doont know...

Probably easier to just get a new kb at this point.

Last edited by -Xium (2025-08-23 04:40:25)

solskog

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

If you feel comfortable updating Beelink Mini PC SER5 MAX BIOS from https://dr.bee-link.cn. Read the manual and select the correct version.

Last edited by solskog (2025-08-23 05:25:36)

seth

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Afaik this isn't an integrated device, there's some NUC and an external keyboard, so the firmware of the NUC will unlikely be relevant.

I think I should point out that it was working for some time, not sure what has been changed for it to stop functioning.

Can you test the keyboard on a different host or eg. boot https://grml.org/ on your system to see whether the hardware principally still functions?

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-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Thanks for the help fellow citizens of Earth, having an exam this week I lack the time to test these out for now.
Will report findings by Friday if you still contain the spark to aid.

Fingers crossed for the BIOS update.

Last edited by -Xium (2025-08-23 22:10:21)

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

BIOS update was moot.

KDE plasma6

Last edited by -Xium (2025-08-30 04:07:51)

qinohe

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

When I try different ways to log the keys in konsole nothing happens when I press the F keys, but if I use the fn keys on the f keys it does register.
What do?

This may or may not work, but you could try 'Fn + Esc' to toggle 'F*'  keys or

Fn is used by lot of keyboards to shift the purpose of a single- or even multiple keys at once
Could be your numpad is also using a similar technique ?

-Xium

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Both my keyboards have functions on the escape key. This is so weird, since it was working, could it be something I've installed?

seth

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Re: F keys, f1,f2 etc. not working but fn on same keys are

Afaik this isn't an integrated device, there's some NUC and an external keyboard, so the firmware of the NUC will unlikely be relevant.

I think I should point out that it was working for some time, not sure what has been changed for it to stop functioning.

Can you test the keyboard on a different host or eg. boot https://grml.org/ on your system to see whether the hardware principally still functions?

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