[Testing] Cannot get the OK prompt using Esc

[Richard Smith]

> IIRC, you don't. This has been a source of confusion. To display the
> countdown, hold the Check (√) game key before powering on the laptop,
> then release the game key when requested.

> As the game keys are not treated the same way as keyboard keys (?),
> you shouldn't encounter the EC bug you describe.

Yes and no.  When the EC reads a game keys it injects a keycode into
the keyboard data stream.  Thats how the host can use the keys as
cursor movements.  So 99% of the time game keys are identical to a
keyboard press.

However, at the point you are talking about OFW asks the EC what the
status of the game keys is using a different method rather than via
keyboard events.  The reason is 100% to work around said keyboard
issues.  Thats also why it waits for you to release the button before
continuing.

So yes holding down a game key at boot works but only if you follow
the on screen directions.  If you were to release the key and then
re-hold a game key you can encounter keyboard bugs.

If the check (√) gets the countdown back then thats probably the right
procedure.  Boot with check key, then when you see the countdown press
ESC.  That will be the most robust.

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Richard A. Smith