Re: IRQ and PS/2
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
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