thanks for the reply. grabbing it now and hoping it solves this issue.
do you really think it might be a compatibility issue? the usb Logitech k320 kb and m510 mouse works fine in win 7 as well as updating the bios and in the bios. also it didn't recognize a wired usb mouse. the problem is when the repair disk is loaded. no kb or mouse there and you cant navigate through the restore process.