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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Only 1 PS/2 port???

    I'm letting my ignorance show again .

    I'm starting to research some motherboards for a new build and I keep coming across something that, to me, looks odd.

    I'm seeing a number of motherboards with only one PS/2 port. Are they assuming that you have a USB/firewire mouse/keyboard setup?

    What is the reasoning for this?

    Thanks,
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    PS2 is going the way of all PC oldies. Now,most mice/mousies/whatever are becoming USB. They 'do' make a plug-on adapter to convert however...
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    My newer Asus board is like this. But as Ridge points out PS/2 is old technology, USB being faster anyway, I wouldn't want a PS/2 mouse.

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    I last used a PS/2 mouse and keyboard somewhere around 2002, I think it was. TBH, I'm surprised that motherboard makers are still including even one port.
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    SuperSparks, I prefer they keep one for KB/mouse as I have a lot of used (but very new) PS/2 keyboard. Ha....

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    On new motherboards with only one PS/2 port, keyboard port is what it is for. At least on my motherboard that's what it's for.

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    PS/2 is definitely for the keyboard. Newer mice (especially "gamer" mice) have higher transmission rates that PS/2 ports just can't handle.

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    Sorry for the delay in getting back. Work issues.

    But, thanks for letting me know just how out of touch I am !

    I guess I knew it, but I haven't shopped for a motherboard in some time and now it has hit home.

    Thank you all for responding.

    Don
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    There are other issues with mice. I have a very small hand, and some mice and trackballs are too large for comfort. I also have arthritis in 2 fingers, and need buttons that push easily.

    After buying several new mice that were too hard for me to push repeatedly, I settled with my 2 old mice, which are both PS 2. When I visit clients, I carry my own mouse.

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