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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