> 
> My /etc/XF86Config file has the following:
> 
> Section "Keyboard"
>    Protocol        "Standard"
>    AutoRepeat      500 30

I think you may be running the older version of X, I had to
download the latest version to get support for my graphics
card.  The man pages I have define an 'Inputdevices' section,
not a 'keyboard' one.

(Can't check the version, running wrong OS at the moment)

    David