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  1. October 26th, 2005, 10:34 AM #1
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    Question Keyboard/mouse do not respond

    I just want to make sure, if BOTH the keyboard and mouse do not work, is the motherboard DOA? Inquiring minds...
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  2. October 26th, 2005, 11:07 AM #2
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    Is it a new motherboard? I'm assuming they are known good working keyboard and mouse?
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  3. October 26th, 2005, 11:26 AM #3
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    I had a few over the years with bad ps2 ports... USB to the rescue!
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  4. October 26th, 2005, 11:41 AM #4
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    You can buy a USB to PS/2 splitter that will allow you to plug in your PS/2 keyboard and mouse into the small cable splitter and then into a USB port. I have used them on many machines and there is no driver that needs install or anything. They cost 15~20 dollars US and can be a life saver. I use them on those lovely E-machines that only had USB ports and on laptops when I want to use a full size keyboard and mouse.
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  5. October 26th, 2005, 11:41 AM #5
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    it's an old Gateway (about 5 years old)
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  6. October 27th, 2005, 02:28 PM #6
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    Whew! That worked. Yes, thank goodness for USB ports!
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