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connect a mouse to a motherboard w/ only DIN

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First post, by ahendricks18

Posted on 2014-11-29, 15:32

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Hello, I got a motherboard with only keyboard din on it. I do have a DIN keyboard, but how would I connect a mouse?

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Reply 1 of 4, by alexanrs

Posted on 2014-11-29, 15:44

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If your motherboard has the PS2 pins, you could get a bracket and use a normal PS2 mouse. If not, you're restricted to serial or USB (through a PCI USB card)

Reply 2 of 4, by Stojke

Posted on 2014-11-29, 17:23

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You can always use a Serial Port.

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Reply 3 of 4, by smeezekitty

Posted on 2014-11-29, 19:17

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Most motherboards like that are designed to use a serial mouse.

Reply 4 of 4, by ODwilly

Posted on 2014-11-29, 23:22

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older ps/2 mice are usable on the serial bus using an adapter. For example the 3 button Logitech Mouseman can still be found readily available and is usable in such a manner.

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