How to connect a USB Keyboard or Mouse to a PS/2 Interface and Vice Versa

Submitted on June 15, 2010 by 1 views

Almost all of us get thrilled with the idea of purchasing a new gadget or machine and get drained with its usage. But, what is not so exciting is the smaller but necessary processes one need to go through to make them functional.

Wiring needed to make a PC functional is one of those necessary things that can come out as highly complex for many users. For instance: connecting a keyboard or a mouse can create a number of interesting situations.

It’s quite necessary to understand what to do in case a computer is short of USB ports but the keyboard and mouse can just be connected through USB interfaces. Even during more quirk situations, the computer is not only compatible to get connected with PS/2 interface attached keyboard and mouse, but bringing a new set of keyboard and mouse to suit the specs of the computer should also definitely be out of mind.

The answer to all these situations is the use of case specific adapters that can transform a USB interface into a PS/2 and vice versa. One can make use of an adapter meant for USB to PS/2 in case; the purpose is to bring USB Interface and PS/2 port in single connection.

It is so simple to do because one just has to plug in the connectors of the USB interface to the specific space, and then the adapter is connected to the PS/2 port of the PC. In case of connecting a PS/2 interface to a USB port, a PS/2 to USB line of adapter is employed and wiring is completed by putting the adapter to the USB port.

These adapters find a place of use in everyday life. Though it isn’t too easy to find these adapters in the market these days, one can lay his/her hand after putting in a little serious effort. As it will always cost less than buying a new set of mouse and keyboard.

Thus, if you want to connect a USB Keyboard or Mouse to a PS/2 Interface, but your PC is short of USB ports, then the best bet is to go for specific adapters that can transform a USB interface into a PS/2 and vice versa.

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  Mouse, ps/2 connector, PS/2 Interface, PS/2 interface to USB port, ps/2 port, USB Keyboard, USB ports,

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