How to connect the keyboard to your computer (232439)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software version 2.2
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 1.2
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.0
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.1
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software version 5.1
- Microsoft IntelliType software 1.0
- Microsoft IntelliType software 1.1
- Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
- Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Comfort Edition
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro
- Wireless Optical Desktop 3000
This article was previously published under Q232439 SUMMARY
The Microsoft Keyboard includes adapters for both the PS/2
and Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports on your computer. You can connect
the keyboard to the computer by using one of the following methods:
PS/2 and USB (Recommended)
When you connect the keyboard to both the PS/2 and USB ports on your
computer, you are can use all the features and functionality of the
Microsoft Keyboard, including the USB ports on the keyboard.
USB Only
When you connect the keyboard to the USB port only, you are can use
all the features and functionality of the Microsoft Keyboard, but may
experience problems if your computer does not support HID (Human Interface
Device) class USB devices.
PS/2 Only
Use this method if your computer does not support HID class USB devices.
If you connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port only, you cannot use the USB
ports on the Microsoft Keyboard.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/7/2006 |
|---|
| Keywords: | kbHardware kbinfo KB232439 |
|---|
|