Getting a PS/2 to USB connector to work?

eddiem74

I have HP/COMPAQ NW8240 work laptop which has no keyboard PS/2 connection, only USB ports available. So I purchased a PS/2 to USB connector assuming this would allow me use an external keyboard (MS Wired 500 Keyboard).

So I connected the connector to keyboard, and then to laptop, and am getting the message USB Device Not Recognised. If I hit the NumLock button on the keyboard it lights up, so I know there is a connection, however the keyboard won't work.

I've gone to the MS site, and downloaded software for the keyboard, rebooted, tried different USB ports, a different keyboard (same story), but still no joy.

Any ideas / advice ?

Tom Dunne

Not strictly a laptop problem. Moved from the laptops forum.

I think in these situations, it is a two stage setup - get the connector working first, then get the keyboard working.

Other than that, I don't know much else about them.

Snowbat

The cheaper adapters (eg. this one) will only work with dual-protocol keyboards and mice. From what I've googled, your keyboard is PS/2 protocol only so you'll need one of the more expensive adapters with USB HID to PS/2 interface circuit.

What is the brand and model number of your adapter?

eddiem74

Snowbat wrote: »

The cheaper adapters (eg. this one) will only work with dual-protocol keyboards and mice. From what I've googled, your keyboard is PS/2 protocol only so you'll need one of the more expensive adapters with USB HID to PS/2 interface circuit.

What is the brand and model number of your adapter?

My adaptor is the same as the one in the link you provided. :eek:

eddiem74

So what I would need is one like this ?

Snowbat

Yes, that one should work. The type you need seem to be known as *Active* adapt(e|o)rs.

eddiem74

Snowbat wrote: »

Yes, that one should work. The type you need seem to be known as *Active* adapt(e|o)rs.

Thanks !