Modern keyboards have long ceased to be just a device for water information. Now this is a means of self-expression, as these gadgets have a variety of shapes and colors. Often, keyboards are made with multi-colored backlighting, which undoubtedly decorates the desktop.
A multi-colored glow is a definite plus for this device, however, there are situations when the computer is turned off and the backlight does not turn off, annoying with its round-the-clock glow. Why does the keyboard glow when the computer is off?
The keyboard lights up when the computer is off - is this normal?
The backlight glow after turning off the computer is a normal phenomenon, especially for those. who just reinstalled Windows¸and some settings on the operating system went wrong.
REFERENCE! Typically, this problem occurs after reinstalling Windows or installing the system settings "by default".
The cause of the glow is the voltage supply to the USB port after turning off the device. This function can be disabled in the BIOS, however, this setting is not recommended, so how an inexperienced user can change an important parameter that will disrupt the functioning of the entire system.
How to make it not glow?
There are several ways to remove the glow.
- Power off
The most obvious way is to turn off the power of the PC itself. To do this, just unplug the cord from the outlet or disconnect the power supply. This method is not suitable for everyone, since it makes the process of turning on the PC longer.
- Mute keyboard
Just pull the USB cable out of the connector and the power will stop. This method may also not be suitable for everyone, since each time you use a computer, you will have to reconnect the devices. And it is also possible to violate the parameters and the user will have to not only reconnect the devices again, but also make settings.
- Turn off the keyboard backlight
Some gadgets have a separate option to turn off the glow as a software or hardware. To turn off the backlight programmatically, you must use a special application in which, in addition to the backlight settings, there can be keyboard parameters, as well as key assignments, etc.
REFERENCE! Some devices have the ability to turn off the backlight hardware. This is done by pressing a special button on the device.
This method is not universal, since for some models there may be no backlight off button or corresponding application.
The problem can be solved if you go to the "System Settings" and find the function "Enable Quick Launch". If you uncheck this item, then USB power will not come.
