Introduction
In this article, we will discuss how to fully disconnect and reconnect a USB keyboard, specifically an ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX, on a Windows PC. This process might be necessary when you want to turn off the LED lights on the keyboard or connect it to another monitor.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the steps, make sure you have the following:
- A Windows PC
- A USB keyboard (ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX in this example)
- An external monitor (optional)
Disconnecting the Keyboard
To disconnect the keyboard:
- Locate the USB connector(s) on the keyboard and the PC.
- Press the side or bottom eject button on the keyboard (if available) or gently lift the keyboard to remove it from the USB port on the PC.
Turning Off LED Lights
If you want to turn off the LED lights on the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX keyboard:
- Press and hold the "Fn" key and the "F11" key for about 3 seconds.
- Release both keys to turn off the LED lights.
Reconnecting the Keyboard
To reconnect the keyboard:
- Locate the USB connector(s) on the keyboard and the PC.
- Insert the keyboard into a USB port on the PC.
- Press the side or bottom eject button on the keyboard (if available) or gently push the keyboard into the USB port until it clicks into place.
Connecting the Keyboard to an External Monitor
If you have an external monitor and want to use it with the keyboard:
- Connect the keyboard to the PC using a USB cable.
- Connect the monitor to the PC using an HDMI or DisplayPort cable.
- Press the "Windows key + P" to open the "Display settings" window.
- Select the desired display output (e.g., "Duplicate" or "Extend") and press "Enter" or "Apply" to apply the changes.
In this article, we covered how to fully disconnect and reconnect a USB keyboard (ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX) on a Windows PC. We also discussed how to turn off the LED lights on the keyboard and connect it to an external monitor.
References
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