The CORSAIR GALLEON 100 SD is designed to work seamlessly across different systems, platforms, and usage scenarios. To support that flexibility, it includes several specialized system modes that help ensure reliable operation, simplify troubleshooting, and improve compatibility with PCs, consoles, and low-level system environments.
Understanding when and why to use Factory Reset, Compatibility Mode, BIOS Mode, and PlayStation Mode can save time, prevent configuration issues, and help you get the most consistent experience from your keyboard.
A Factory Reset restores the GALLEON 100 SD to its original default settings. This process clears user-configured profiles, lighting changes, key assignments, and macros stored in onboard memory, returning the keyboard to its out-of-box state.
Factory Reset is most useful when:
Because many settings on GALLEON 100 SD are stored directly on the keyboard, a reset provides a clean baseline without relying on software. It’s a reliable first step when diagnosing issues related to input behavior, lighting, or profile switching.
Factory Reset does not damage the keyboard or firmware it simply restores default configuration values.
Compatibility Mode is designed to improve keyboard functionality on systems that may not fully support modern USB HID features or high-performance polling rates. When enabled, the keyboard operates in a simplified input mode that prioritizes broad compatibility over advanced features.
This mode is especially helpful for:
In Compatibility Mode, advanced features such as high polling rates or specialized input behaviors may be reduced or disabled to ensure stable operation. The goal is consistency and recognition, ensuring the keyboard is detected and usable even in constrained environments.
BIOS Mode ensures that the GALLEON 100 SD functions correctly in pre-boot environments, such as:
Some system firmware interfaces have limited USB input support and may not properly recognize advanced keyboards by default. BIOS Mode adjusts how the keyboard presents itself to the system, enabling standard, low-level input compatibility.
This mode is essential when:
BIOS Mode ensures that essential keyboard input is available before an operating system loads, where drivers and higher-level USB features are not yet active.
PlayStation Mode configures the GALLEON 100 SD to operate correctly when connected to supported PlayStation consoles. Console platforms handle keyboard input differently than PCs, and this mode ensures proper recognition, button mapping, and system-level compatibility.
PlayStation Mode is intended for:
When enabled, the keyboard aligns its behavior with console input expectations, helping ensure reliable operation without manual remapping or trial-and-error setup.
These modes are not meant for constant switching during normal use. Instead, they exist to handle specific scenarios such as troubleshooting, platform changes, system-level access, or compatibility edge cases.
Together, they ensure that the GALLEON 100 SD remains:
Whether you’re resetting the keyboard to start fresh, booting into BIOS, connecting to a console, or working with a legacy system, these modes provide the tools needed to keep input consistent and predictable.
They may not be features you use every day but when you need them, they make the difference between frustration and control.
That’s the mark of a keyboard designed not just for performance, but for real-world reliability across every system you use.
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