Using Microsoft Serial Mice with Leading Edge Computers

ID: Q69195


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11


SUMMARY

Some Leading Edge Computers (Model D3/SX) contain a built-in proprietary mouse port. To use a Microsoft serial mouse on a serial communications port, instead of using Leading Edge's mouse, you must disable the built-in mouse port.


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Steps to Setup Microsoft Serial Mouse

  1. Disable the built-in mouse port by moving jumper 15 on the motherboard from pins 1 and 2 to 2 and 3.


  2. Connect the serial mouse to COM1 or COMx, where x is the COM port of your choice.


  3. Check to ensure Windows is configured for the appropriate mouse driver (Microsoft or IBM PS/2 for example).


NOTE: There have been no reported problems with the Microsoft Bus Mouse conflicting with the built-in mouse port.

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 28, 1999
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