Using a keyboard for FPS gaming

[TenSShoe]

Like most of you, I'm sure, I use a keyboard and mouse set-up for all of my FPS gaming. The only problem with the keyboard is that you can only use 2 keys at a time, i.e. you can't be running forward and to the side while crouching and using the action button. Is there a setting in bios or in XP that allows you to press multiple keys at the same time? If not, there must be some way to correct this problem. Thanks!

[Tech^salvager]

I don't think its a problem with the BIOS but I may be mistaken. I think it has to do with the keyboard. My one keyboard will only register 3 or less keys at a time but my keyboard I'm using currently will allow alot more to be used at one time on the same computer.

[JediOfDarkness]

I know Micro$ofts new high end keyboard only lets you press two at a time... I've just got a cheapy board and I've never had any problems with it. I can hold down crouch, action, zoom and whatever else without it missing a beat.

[apocalypse]

Logitech keyboards are notorious for this issue. It's one of those things that isn't known until it's too late.

I have a Keytronic Lifetime keyboard and it does not suffer from this limitation.

http://www.keytronic.com/home/products/specs/ltclassic.htm

[germanNiklas]

if my keyboard gets "broken" (using microsoft intenret keyboard pro and im very happy with it, http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/product/230153892.jpg) ill be buying this one

http://www.3dsupply.de/3d/shop/produktdetail.php?PID=00000575&KPATH=13.47

sorry i know its german
but it says
"Zboard USB-Basis:
Verarbeitet bis zu 8 Tastendrücke gleichzeitig für optimale Reaktionszeit beim Spielen"

which means: blablabla u can use 8 buttons at a time......

edit: there we go
http://www.zboard.com/