used in computer terminology
2006-10-07 20:06:58 · 7 answers · asked by Vishwanath K 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
The PS/2 port, or a PS/2 connector, is used for connecting a keyboard and a mouse to a PC compatible computer system. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2 series of personal computers, with which it was introduced in 1987. The PS/2 mouse connector generally replaced the older DB-9 RS-232 "serial mouse" connector, while the keyboard connector replaced the larger 5-pin DIN used in the IBM PC/AT design. The keyboard and mouse interfaces are electrically similar with the main difference being that open collector outputs are required on both ends of the keyboard interface to allow bidirectional communication. Normal desktop motherboards will not identify the keyboard and mouse if they are placed on each other's sockets.
2006-10-07 20:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Inquiry Complex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most PCs have a PS/2 port so that the serial port can be used by another device, such as a modem. The PS/2 port is often called the mouse port
2006-10-08 10:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most PCs have a PS/2 port so that the serial port can be used by another device, such as a modem. The PS/2 port is often called the mouse port.
2006-10-08 03:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is small, round with 7 holes port located at the back of your pc unit.... It is use to connect your PS/2 mouse and keyboard
2006-10-08 03:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by -= Big Bro =- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PS/2 port is that circle thing where you stick your mouse and keyboard before they came up with a USB port.
Look here for a picture of it in case you have any doubts as to what I'm talking about. Scroll a little down and you will see a picture of a green and purple circle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2
2006-10-08 03:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by thepinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ancient connection by today's standards.
It used to be used for keyboards & mice.
The end is round, about a 1/4 inch across with 5(?) pins in it.
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2006-10-08 03:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Radiosonde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to connect Mouse & Keyboard, it is plug & play device.
2006-10-08 03:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Venkat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋