StarTech.com USB2PS2 Installation Manual

Installation Manual
USB2PS2

PS/2 to USB Keyboard/ Mouse Adapter

USB Adapter

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Overview

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in response to the growth in
popularity of external peripheral devices (keyboards, mice, scanners, digital cameras,
removable drives, etc.), that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation
of PCs. The USB behaves in a similar fashion to the conventional bus ports (i.e., serial
parallel, PS/2), but is much faster, and since it does not require any IRQs, more devices
can be attached to the system, and the problem of IRQ conflict is eliminated.

The USB2PS2 PS/2-to-USB Keyboard and Mouse interface converter provides the means
for PS/2 type keyboards and mice to connect a PC, notebook, laptop, or handheld
computing device that supports the USB specification via the USB instead of using
conventional bus technology.

The USB2PS2 comes with 2 standard 6 pin mini DIN female connectors for the PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse to plug into, and has an attached 30 cm (1 ft.) USB cable with
a type A plug for connection to the PCs USB port, or to a USB hub.

Note: Since most computers only have 1 or 2 USB ports, USB hubs are often used to

provide additional ports so that numerous USB pripheral devices can be
connected up at the same time.

For further convenience - especially to users of notebooks, laptops, and handhelds -

the USB2PS2 Adapter derives its operating power from the Universal Serial Bus itself,
so no bulky external power supply needs to be taken along. And because it is a USB
Specification compliant device, the USB2PS2 supports energy-saving suspend and
resume operations.

Features

1. 2 PS/2 devices (keyboard and mouse) to USB interface converter

2. Supports PS/2 mouse and Microsoft IntelliMouse

3. Supports PC Windows98 and Apple G3/iMac w/OS 8.6 Computers

4. Wake up function

5. USB 1.0 and 1.1 specification compliant

6. Easy Installation - no software required

7. Bus Powered - external power adapter not required

8. Compatible with KVM devices

System Requirments

1. PC running Windows 98; or Apple running MAC OS 8.6 or higher

2. USB host controller installed on the system.

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Introduction

Top View

Bottom View

1. Mouse and keyboard ports. The cables from the PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
plug in here. The ports are marked with an icon to indicate which is which.

2. Mouse and keyboard LEDs. These flash when the keyboard or mouse is
transmitting datapackets.

3. USB A type connector. This connector plugs into the computer’s USB port, or into a
USB Hub that is connected back to the computer.

4. Wake up switch - used to bring your computer out of sleep mode when PS/2

peripherals do not work.

Installation

To instal simply plug the cables into their appropriate sockets:

1. Plug the PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the appropriate connectors on the
USB2PS2 adapter. The ports are marked with an icon to indicate which is which.

2. Plug the USB2PS2 USB plug into the computer’s USB port, or into a USB Hub that
is connected back to the computer.

After completing these steps, simply use the mouse and keyboard as you normally
would.

USB Port

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDORS LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or use of
this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or
documentation without obligation to notify an individual or entity of such revisions, or
update. For further inquiries, please contact your direct vendor.

Radio & TV Interface

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However there is no guarantee that interface will not occur in a
particular installation.

Function Specification

Connectors
Function Switches
Cable Length
Supported Platforms
Transfer Rate
USB Specifications
Power Mode
Operating T emperature
Storage T emperature
Casing Material
Weight
Dimensions (L x W x H)
LED

(2) 6 DIN Female, USB A Male
1 Remote Wake Up Pushbutton

0.3 m (1 ft.)
Windows98, Windows2000, Apple Mac OS 8.6
12Mbps (bits per second)

1.0 and 1.1 Compatible
Bus Powered (via the USB cable)
5~40 deg. C, 0~80% RH, non-condensing

-20~60 deg. C, 0~80% RH, non-condensing
Plastic
80 g
82 x 55 x 23 mm
Keyboard activity, mouse activity

Specifications