Windows Can't Use the PS/2 Port Mouse on Austin PC

Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q65169

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Serial Mouse with PS/2 adapter does not work correctly on the PS/2 port of some Austin Computers with Microsoft Windows version 3.0. When you use the PS/2 port, there is no control of the mouse in either standard or 386 enhanced mode of Windows. There is no problem with mouse control in real mode.

WORKAROUND

To have the mouse function correctly, connect the mouse to a serial port.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, query on the following words:

   PS/2 and mouse and port and Western Digital

For more information on Austin computers, call Micro City Computers.

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KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a KBHW

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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