Hello JEAN.

25 Oct 04 09:56, you wrote to me:

 JP> I use a serial to PS/2 adapter here.

DYM PS2/2 to DIN 5 pin,180 deg

 JP> The KB is PS/2 but the MoBo has
 JP> a DIN receptacle. Old one, at least 3 years old.

 JP>  I also have mini connector to serial adapters but none in use
 JP>  as of now. Why did I get them ???

They came with the mouse?

some ps/2 mice can be used with a special adaptor plug to connect to a
serial port. but it needs (among other things) a mouse with a 6 conductor
cable.
normal ps/2 mice only have 4 conductor cables.

Jasen

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