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Reference number: CH000448
Installing a PC
computer mouse.
Question:Installing a
PC computer mouse.
Answer:
Before getting started
Connect cables
Install Software / Drivers
Setup in CMOS setup
Troubleshooting
Before getting started
- Difficulty of installing computer mouse should be a 1 out of
5.
- When connecting the PS/2 or Serial mouse, ensure the computer is
off; if the mouse is a USB mouse the computer can be off or on
during the installation.
Connect cables
PS/2 Mouse
- Connect the mouse to the PS/2 port on the back of the computer.
Today, although many computers are still using PS/2 mice if you're
using a USB mouse skip to the next section.
- When looking at the back of the computer you'll notice two
PS/2 ports next to each other. Verify you're connecting the
mouse into the teal or green connection as shown in the below
pictures. If your PS/2 ports are not color coded the mouse will
be the connection furthest away from the left edge of the
computer (when looking at it from the back). If the connections
are vertical and not horizontal as shown below the mouse
connection may be either depending on the type of case and
motherboard. Look for a small symbol next to the port to
identify which one is the mouse.
Serial Mouse
Connect the mouse to the serial port on the back of
the computer. If the computer has serial devices currently connected
to the computer and the computer has two serial ports we recommend
you use the first serial connection if you encounter problems
connecting the mouse. Once connected depending on your computer
setup you may need to configure the mouse in CMOS setup as found in
the next section.
 USB Mouse
Connect the USB mouse to the USB
ports on the back or front of your computer or if you are using a
USB port hub, connect the mouse to to the hub.
Install Software /
Drivers
Additional information about computer mouse drivers and software
can be found on document CH000548.
Setup in CMOS setup
If you've connected a serial or USB mouse it may be necessary to setup
the ports in CMOS setup.
If the mouse you're using is a serial mouse and
it's having issues being detected verify that the serial ports
or COM ports are enabled and assigned properly in CMOS. If the mouse was a USB mouse, ensure that USB is enabled and if
available, also ensure that the USB Legacy support is also enabled;
this allows the mouse to work in legacy mode, for example: DOS.
Additional information about getting into CMOS setup can be found on
document CH000192.
Troubleshooting
If additional issues are encountered during or after the
installation of the computer mouse, please refer to our
main
mouse page for additional help and information.
Additional information:
- See our PS/2,
serial port, and
USB dictionary definitions for
additional information and related links on each of these terms.
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