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No, it will cause malfunction or in some computers, will not allow the computer to turn on.
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What is the function of ps2 port- keyboard?
The purpose of a PS/2 port is to provide a connection for a keyboard or mouse to a personal computer.
Where is the PS2 port for the mouse?
On most computers, the PS/2 (Personal System/2) mouse port is located on the back, where the motherboard is located. The mouse's port is green while the keyboard's is purple.
Which port can the keyboard be connected to?
A keyboard can be connected to PS2 port or a USB port
What is the likely color of the PS2 mouse port on the back of the computer?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mouse port - Usually Green Keyboard port - Usually Purple It may differ depending upon the motherboard manufactures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where on computer do you hook up mouse?
That depends on whether the mose has a USB or PS2 connection on it. If it has a USB connection the connector and port for it are as displayed here: If it has a ps2 connection the connector and port are displayed here: If it is this type then you would plug it into the green ps2 port as the purple port is for a keyboard
What colour is PS2 mouse port?
green
Which port can the keybord be connected to?
Keyboards commonly come with two connectors: a round PS2 with several round pins and a single rectangular block, and USB connectors: flat with four brass strips. PS2 keyboards should only plug in to the keyboard port on a computer, look for a port on the convectional panel similar to that of the connector. It is important to note that on some older machines a second PS2 port with a similar pin layout may be present. this is for mice and will not function with a keyboard. ensure that you select the correct one as a keyboard PS2 can be forced in to a mouse PS2 port (dont worry to much if you do this, just switch to the other port) USB connectors can be connected to any available USB port. Not all computers will auto detect keyboards when they are plugged in, if this is the case restart the computer. Commonly any lights on the keyboard will activate at startup indicating the keyboard has been detected.
Can a USB mouse replace a ps2 mouse?
yes.. only you have to connect it in usb port..
Basic difference between PS2 and USB mouse?
port and speed
How many pins does PS2 mouse and keyboard connector have?
PS/2 keyboard has what is called Mini-Din 6 pins and a mouse has DIN 5 pins.
A mousse that connects to the computer by using a dedicated round ps2 mouse port coming directly from the motherboard is called mouse?
a motherboard mouse
What kind of mouse connects to the computer by using a mouse bus card?
This is called a "bus mouse" and is the precursor to PS2 technology. In the 1980s IBM compatible computers did not have a built in interface for a mouse. At the time many mouses used a serial connection (COM port). The bus mouse interface was developed by Microsoft so that the mouse would have its own dedicated interface. It was soon rendered obsolete when IBM released its next generation of PC's with the PS2 interface for keyboard and mouse.
