Trouble with mouse.. (for Computer techs)

[Accord Man]

I was trying to hookup a ps2 mouse (with scroll), on an older cpu which has a serial port for a mouse.

The mouse I'm trying to install is a AOpen 2 button with scroll. I used an adapter that converts ps2 to serial. The adapter I bought seperately at some electronics supply shop.

I know the PS2 uses a 5volt system while the serial a 10 volt system.


But is there any simple way to get the cpu to detect the mouse and use it?!


Thanks!

JP

[ebpda9]

as far as i know you need a special mouse for that. not all of them will work. Go to the store and find a ps2 mouse with the adapter in the package. it shoud not rum more than 5 usd.

[Accord Man]

If I could only find a store that sells these.. Or that sells real serial mice.



Thanks for the reply hondaman-iac.

[Racing Rice]

Ive seen mice not work with the adaptor you best bet would be to try to find a serial mouse. What OS is the Computer?

[Accord Man]

win 98, 1st build..


Yup, i've done all the testing I possible can.. And I have no choice but to find a serial mouse..


ANd I think I found a place that has some, Radio Shack!