Hi sorry for such a late reply. I'm such an idiot for not reading the instructions when I saw the ps/2 connector I assumed I needed one. I have it running through the usb port now. Thank you again for the help.
I find it frustrating trying to find PS/2 devise's today. I don't know why they still use these ports, or manufactory them into new systems.. I've heard back from a few company's that will no longer make PS/2 Keyboards or Mice. Why waste USB Ports for mouse and keyboard ? Leave the PS/2's out, add extra USB ports.
I find it frustrating trying to find PS/2 devise's today. I don't know why they still use these ports, or manufactory them into new systems.
It's obviously to cater for the many (hundreds of thousands of?) users worldwide, who still use PS/2 keyboards and mice :emotion-55:
But I'm a little confused by what you've said there?
What are you doing looking for PS/2 devices yourself ("frustrating trying to find PS/2 devices"), if you're querying why manufacturer's are still providing PS/2 ports on their motherboards?
If they didn't... where would you plug in the PS/2 devices you're trying to find?
I apologize for making a post that was out of taste. I just wanted to explain, it's hard to find the better keyboards and mouse that meet the PS/2 Compliance on the same level as the USB. Fewer manufactures are making the PS/2 top line keyboards and mice. It was frustrating going to all my local stores and finding only one PS/2 compliant keyboard to choose from.
You don't actaully need to use the PS2 connection. The device will work perfectly with the USB alone. Its an either/or situation. The PS2 connection is for people who don't use USB, like people with older Windows 95/98 systems.
PS2 ports seem to go in and out of fashion. I brought some 745 and 755 last year and they don't have PS2 ports, but this years 960 have them.
I don't really use them any more but occasionally I need a PS2. Maybe 60% of my KVM are geared up for PS2 and they don't work properly if you use a PS2-USB converter.
Yes, I agree. From shopping for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse it seems it is going the way of the old floppy drives, not many to choose from. I was wondering if in the near future the PS/2 ports would be discontinued. I would like to see more USB ports on new systems.
I apologize for making a post that was out of taste.
No need to apologize. It wasn't at all "out of taste" :emotion-5:
It was just unclear what you were trying to get at in that particular post... which you've since clarified :emotion-21:
It was frustrating going to all my local stores and finding only one PS/2 compliant keyboard to choose from.
From shopping for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse it seems it is going the way of the old floppy drives, not many to choose from.
Whilst it's difficult to find PS/2 keyboards and mice in local high street stores... they're still readily available online.
Have a look on the likes of Amazon or Ebay for instance... or just Google PS/2 keyboard/PS/2 mouse.
I would like to see more USB ports on new systems.
Many desktop systems already have motherboards which offer 6 - 8 USB 2.0 ports as standard.
For obvious reasons though - physical size being the primary one, laptops will never offer that many.
But if you need more USB 2.0 ports for your desktop system or laptop... USB 2.0 hubs - which offer up to 7 ports, are just a few quid/bucks to buy :emotion-1:
Just a little update. I did buy a PS/2 mouse and key board, I used it for a few days. I didn't think there would be a noticeable difference in performance. It wasn't obvious until I went back to the USB connections, there is a difference. It seems to effect the speed in opening programs, mouse pointer works smoother, and faster, better overall.
fireberd
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You can't modify the motherboard and add the PS/2 port - there's more to it than just the connector.
There are USB to PS/2 converters, maybe one of those would work??
teckdave
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May 4th, 2006 00:00
As stated somewhere in the documentation, you use either the USB OR the PS/2, not both. Both would lead to problems.
iamarmand
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JaxSG2
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I find it frustrating trying to find PS/2 devise's today. I don't know why they still use these ports, or manufactory them into new systems.. I've heard back from a few company's that will no longer make PS/2 Keyboards or Mice. Why waste USB Ports for mouse and keyboard ? Leave the PS/2's out, add extra USB ports.
TheRealFireblad
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January 18th, 2009 12:00
It's obviously to cater for the many (hundreds of thousands of?) users worldwide, who still use PS/2 keyboards and mice :emotion-55:
But I'm a little confused by what you've said there?
What are you doing looking for PS/2 devices yourself ("frustrating trying to find PS/2 devices"), if you're querying why manufacturer's are still providing PS/2 ports on their motherboards?
If they didn't... where would you plug in the PS/2 devices you're trying to find?
JaxSG2
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January 18th, 2009 19:00
I apologize for making a post that was out of taste. I just wanted to explain, it's hard to find the better keyboards and mouse that meet the PS/2 Compliance on the same level as the USB. Fewer manufactures are making the PS/2 top line keyboards and mice. It was frustrating going to all my local stores and finding only one PS/2 compliant keyboard to choose from.
K-infotech
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January 19th, 2009 04:00
You don't actaully need to use the PS2 connection. The device will work perfectly with the USB alone. Its an either/or situation. The PS2 connection is for people who don't use USB, like people with older Windows 95/98 systems.
K-infotech
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January 19th, 2009 06:00
PS2 ports seem to go in and out of fashion. I brought some 745 and 755 last year and they don't have PS2 ports, but this years 960 have them.
I don't really use them any more but occasionally I need a PS2. Maybe 60% of my KVM are geared up for PS2 and they don't work properly if you use a PS2-USB converter.
JaxSG2
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January 19th, 2009 06:00
Yes, I agree. From shopping for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse it seems it is going the way of the old floppy drives, not many to choose from. I was wondering if in the near future the PS/2 ports would be discontinued. I would like to see more USB ports on new systems.
TheRealFireblad
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January 19th, 2009 10:00
No need to apologize. It wasn't at all "out of taste" :emotion-5:
It was just unclear what you were trying to get at in that particular post... which you've since clarified :emotion-21:
Whilst it's difficult to find PS/2 keyboards and mice in local high street stores... they're still readily available online.
Have a look on the likes of Amazon or Ebay for instance... or just Google PS/2 keyboard/PS/2 mouse.
Many desktop systems already have motherboards which offer 6 - 8 USB 2.0 ports as standard.
For obvious reasons though - physical size being the primary one, laptops will never offer that many.
But if you need more USB 2.0 ports for your desktop system or laptop... USB 2.0 hubs - which offer up to 7 ports, are just a few quid/bucks to buy :emotion-1:
JaxSG2
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January 23rd, 2009 13:00
Just a little update. I did buy a PS/2 mouse and key board, I used it for a few days. I didn't think there would be a noticeable difference in performance. It wasn't obvious until I went back to the USB connections, there is a difference. It seems to effect the speed in opening programs, mouse pointer works smoother, and faster, better overall.