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The purpose of a PS/2 port is to provide a connection for a keyboard or mouse to a personal computer.
Jonathon Willms
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∙ 14y agoThe purpose of a PS/2 port is to provide a connection for a keyboard or mouse to a personal computer.
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Which port can the keyboard be connected to?
A keyboard can be connected to PS2 port or a USB port
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.
Is is possible to use a PS2 mouse in a PS2 keyboard port?
No, it will cause malfunction or in some computers, will not allow the computer to turn on.
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
Does a ps2 keyboard work with Windows Vista?
Yes. If your computer has a PS/2 port, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with Vista.
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.
What style of ps2 port do you use if you want to plug a keyboard in?
There is only one "style" of PS/2 port. All PS/2 ports are physically identical.
What does a PS2 port connect to?
A ps2 port connects to nothing the ps2 adapter goes in the ps2 port. jayden claeys 13 years old
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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What is the purpose of a PS2 port on a computer?
I don't think your computer has a PS2 port or that you PS2 has ports that do not have proper names Like USB Port or Ethernet Port
Which port does keyboard use?
There are four ports that a keyboard can use. They are:USB (the most popular now)PS/2AT connectorApple Desktop Bus (ADB)Also, some keyboards are wireless and don't need cables. But, the transmitter and receiver unit that attaches to the computer need a port.
Does it matter if my keyboard connects thru the USB or the keyboard port?
No. Often times the keyboard port gives out first. This is because this is a weak connection whereas the UBS is a stronger port.
