Microsoft PS/2-Style Mouse Connector Missing Pins

 Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
Article ID: Q130746
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mouse versions 1.0 and 2.0

SUMMARY

The mouse port-compatible Microsoft Mouse may appear to have a defective connector because two of the pins are missing.

MORE INFORMATION

The Microsoft PS/2 mouse uses the standard 6-pin round mouse port connector (commonly referred to as a PS/2-style port). Pins two and six are not used or connected to any circuitry in the mouse and are not included in the mouse connector.

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Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
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