Forc5,
Thanks for the report. Was worried about EUFEBios workingif/when I used
this
gadget................ :)
Well, most of the P8Z77-* m/b's seem to have ONE legacy PS/2 port. It is
cute! Half
purple, half green............. Fine. No good for me!
I now use a Iomega USB-Powered Floppy Drive. I useit for whatever
machine that
needs a FD. Works really well. Always pops up as a:\Floppy Drivein My
Computer.
I bought 2; one to use, one for a spare/backup. Great piece of kit!
Yes, I do so hope this is the last major rebuild I do (but probably
not)! ATM, I'm running
about $1K; before I decide on RAM. Plan to keep my 5900GT video cards;
but I still
might go stupid for my 'gamer' machine!
Duncan
On 10/29/2012 11:11, FORC5 wrote:
Been using the Rosewill one on the bench via my KVM switch as needed
for years. Works fine in the bios.
There are some MB's out there that still have ps2 connectors, may not
be what you want.
Rebuilt my server with a P8B75-M and a i5-3550 because of the ps2
ports and was a little miffed when I overlooked NO FDD header. Every
once in awhile still need that for customers but so far has not been a
problem. I know it is not a Z77.
rebuilt my main box with a P8Z77-V Premium and a i7-3770k ( cause I
could, way overkill) <:-|
luck, I hope to not have to do this again anytime soon.
fp
At 07:02 AM 10/29/2012, DSinc Poked the stick with:
So I am pricing/deciding on 3 new machines! Time to move past C2D.
I will do aCore i5 processor - not decided yet!
I may do an Asus P8Z77-? m/b.
This buy is for clients for the next 4 years!
But, I still want to retain my very old PS/2 User I/O interconnect.
So,
I found these 'adapters' I might use to convert PS/2 to USB (V1/V1.1,
I believe).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812101117
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119237
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812156004
I am still looking, but these 3 seem to fit the bill, and, are from
the egg. The Egg is good!
I have seen some of these that have a block in between the
connectors. No idea what the
block contains. I suppose some circuitry. Just do not know!
Yes, my current MS Mice all have USB (w/adapter for PS/2), but their
cords are not long
enough; hence my old SwitchView KVMs (PS/2 and D-Sub VGA).
Yes, my old kbds are PS/2 ONLY. NO! I do not plan to buy new kbds!
Here is my dilemma. Should I choose to use any of these 'adapters,'
will I loose mouse/kbd
action when I raise the UEFI BIOS and/or an 'F8 Safe Mode' OS
restart??????
I thought that USB only came active with the OS (W7) load......... :(
I move forward anyway. Any m/b I buy will still have a VGA video
connector! I am so not ready
to do DVI yet; even though all my panels (3) and video cards do DVI
natively.
JUST another future project.
Opinions, Suggestions, bitches welcome!
Duncan
Date: Monday, October 29th, 2012
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