usb keyboard to ps/2

[TyKoN]

i have a usb keyboard that i want to plug into the ps/2 port. the keyboard is the default one that comes with a dell. i have a usb to ps/2 adapter so i can plug the keyboard in just fine. but when its plugged into the ps/2 port it doesnt work at all. can someone please help me solve this problem?

 

[Peter]

Those USB-to-PS2 adapters only work for USB devices that natively (!) support PS/2 operation, like the mice that come with this adapter (it's green, isn't it?).

Since your keyboard apparently doesn't, there's no helping you.

 

[Ichigo]

Not to mention you have to restart the computer with the keyboard plugged into the PS/2 port.

 

[Zepper]

Dell USB keyboards generally don't support PS/2 operation. It costs more to find a USB to PS/2 converter that actually works than it does for a really good PS/2 keyboard.

Most Dell keyboards are made by Silitek division of LiteOn. So you could get a keyboard with similar feel from Newegg for $10. shipped.

.bh.

 

[pkme2]

Go to your local Walmart and pick up a PS2 keyboard. They cost about $6-$8 (Chinese made).

 

[IQJUMPuw]

Hmmm... I guess that's why my Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 usb keyboard didn't work with PS/2 adaptor.