On Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:51:23 -0500 (EST), you wrote: >*- On 28 Apr, Lazar Fleysher wrote about "IRQ and PS/2" >> Hi everybody, >> >> I have run out of IRQs..... >> Well, actually I have one left (IRQ12), but it is reserved for PS/2 bus. >> I do not have a manual for my motherboard, so I do not know how to disable >> the ps/2 bus. I have a regular serial mouse and AT-type (5-pin) keyboard. >> The motherboard also has something called PS/2 mouse header pins. So I >> thought, since I can not disable the ps/2 bus (no manual) I could connect >> somehow a PS-mouse to the computer and free an IRQ from a serial port. >> >> Could some one suggest how to connect the mouse to these pins, if it is >> possilble. Where can I get the correct adapter? >> > >Well you can buy serial->ps/2 and ps/2->serial converters for you mouse >at most computer and office supply stores. But your mouse has to be >able to support both interfaces. I don't know how to check if it >supports it or not. Most newer MS and Logitech mice to I think. I >don't know about other brands.
Most cheapo mouse does NOT seem to support 'dual' interface. I would also avoid Kensington if I am going to use it with ASUS m/b. System behave much more erratic with it, even under Linux. JW
