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My motherboard has no external PS2 connector; what type add on card do I
need that will provide this for me?
 
herbzee said:
My motherboard has no external PS2 connector; what type add on card do I
need that will provide this for me?

Why do you need one?
You can get USB to PS/2 adapter cables for a few dollars. These will allow
connection of both a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. However, sometimes results
are not optimal.

HTH
-pk
 
Thank you for the reply but my need is not for a keyboard or mouse,
rather, I'm trying to tap into to the 5V power buss for my USB hub.
 
One assumption here - the hub came with an external supply which you prefer
not to use - not enough outlets maybe. Anyway - it appears you would have to
re-wire the power lead - so why not just tap 5 volts off the
motherboard/power supply
Another thought - would the card provide the minimum current requirements
taking into consideration the number of USB ports to be utilized.
 
Thanx AJR, u seem to be aware of my problem; the external connector
supplied with the hub was only a cable to tap into a PS2 Din connection
(which I don't have), the other end has a mini plug (like a floppy drive
hook up)that goes into the USB hub
I would just as soon tap in to the MB power supply, if I knew how and
what I would need to do it. I don't know where I could find one of these
mini cables, searching has produced zero so far.
Cheers-Herb.
 

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