How to Reset a CORSAIR Gaming Keyboard

CORSAIR offers a wide range of award-winning keyboards, including precision gaming keyboards with various features. These features include both membrane and mechanical keys, dynamic RGB lighting, re-mappable keys, water resistance, extreme durability, and advanced wireless technology. CORSAIR gaming keyboards are known for their aesthetic appeal and are considered among the most visually pleasing devices to have on your desk.

Our aim is to ensure that our customers enjoy a fantastic experience from the moment they unbox their keyboard and throughout the keyboard's lifespan, whether it is used for gaming or everyday PC activities. CORSAIR guarantees that the customer has made the right decision and will be satisfied with their purchase.

If you own a CORSAIR keyboard, it's important to keep in mind that no keyboard is indestructible, and that includes CORSAIR keyboards. Although CORSAIR keyboards are of the highest quality, problems can still occur, so we've made sure to provide a way for you to reset them, just in case.

Suppose you're experiencing problems using the full functionality of your CORSAIR keyboard, such as lighting issues, unresponsiveness, key chatter, input lag, or anything that seems to be software or firmware-related. In that case, it may be due to software-related issues like driver conflicts, outdated firmware, or compatibility problems, which can cause keys to stop responding or produce erratic behavior. In many cases, a lot of these issues can easily be solved by simply resetting your keyboard.

This article will guide you on how to reset your keyboard to rectify the issues mentioned.

We’re going to break this down into two categories: one for Wired keyboards and one for Wireless Keyboards.

Most CORSAIR keyboards have a reset function for fixing unexpected issues.

*If you have a K95 RGB Platinum or any MK2 keyboards*

1. Unplug the keyboard.
2. With the keyboard unplugged, hold down the ESC key.
3. While holding down the ESC key, plug the keyboard back into the computer.
4. Keep holding the ESC key until the keyboard begins to flash.
5. Unplug the keyboard again, then plug it back in.

*If you have a K55 RGB PRO ELITE keyboard*

1. Unplug your keyboard.
2. Hold down the FN and F4 keys and plug your keyboard back into your computer.
3. Release the FN and F4 keys after 10 seconds. The keyboard should flash at this point.
4. Open iCUE and update the firmware of your keyboard.

NOTE: Ignore any incompatibility warnings that pop up.

*For all other CORSAIR wired keyboards*

1. Unplug your keyboard.
2. With the keyboard unplugged, hold down the ESC key.
3. While holding down the ESC key, plug the keyboard back into your computer.
4. After about 5 seconds, release the ESC key. You will see the keyboard lighting flash if the reset is successful.

The steps for resetting a CORSAIR wireless keyboard will vary slightly from those for a wired keyboard.

*To reset a CORSAIR wireless keyboard*

1. Turn off your keyboard.
2. With the keyboard turned off, hold down the ESC key.
3. While holding down the ESC key, turn on your keyboard.
4. After about 2 to 5 seconds, release the ESC key. You will see the keyboard lighting flash if the reset is successful.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Customer Support team through this online form.

To ensure that we provide aid as quickly and accurately as possible, make sure to include the following information when creating a ticket:

• The specific model of your keyboard
• The part number of your keyboard (found on the underside and starts with CH-)
• A photograph of the sticker at the bottom of your keyboard so we can verify the part number

Check out CORSAIR’s complete lineup of gaming keyboards on our official website.