Why can't I get my PS2 mouse working via serial port?

[yukichigai]

So I have an old computer, 486 DX/2, running win95. I also have this really neat PS2 mouse with a phone in it (yeah, I know) I'd like to use with the computer. Unfortunately when I run it through a PS2->Serial adaptor the computer can't pick it up. I know the mouse works, and I know its in the right port. Is there something I'm missing?

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: yukichigaiSo I have an old computer, 486 DX/2, running win95. I also have this really neat PS2 mouse with a phone in it (yeah, I know) I'd like to use with the computer. Unfortunately when I run it through a PS2->Serial adaptor the computer can't pick it up. I know the mouse works, and I know its in the right port. Is there something I'm missing?

P.S. I have a serial mouse and it works fine, so I know the port isn't bad.

 

[ApacheXMD]

in order for a ps2 mouse to work with a ps2>serial adapter, the mouse itself has to support serial mode. If it's simply a PS/2 mouse, then it's not gonna work. Check to see if your motherboard has a PS/2 header. So you can buy the ps/2 port to plug into the motherboard and use your mouse.

-patchy

 

[yukichigai]

Actually, there aren't any ports onboard. (The mobo is that old) Its all on the IDE Controller, which to give you refference is EISA.