connect usb pc mouse to ps2 on mainboard?

[okppko]

https://dcables-net.s3.amazonaws.com/productimages/usb/usb013_combined_200x200.jpg. The adapter is for an usb pc mouse. On my computers it does not work. Why?
Can you connect an usb pc mouse to ps2 on a mainboard? Can you make an usb keyboard work on ps2?
Thank you.

 

[boju]

You can use ps2 adapter but you need to reboot the PC. PS2 isn't a hot plug like usb so if you disconnect the ps2 accidentally = reboot.

 

[okppko]

The mainboard is turned off when the pc mouse is connected to the mainboard.
Maybe it is because it is a linux system.
I tested a ps2 mouse and ps2 keyboard on the computer.
Both worked.

 

[boju]

Would think linux would have support for ps2. Maybe check your bios to enable it.

Is it an old system?

 

[BFG-9000]

The adapter does not add PS/2 capability to a USB mouse. Devices also need the PS/2 electronics inside to work with a simple USB pin-adapter. That's why Microsoft Mice that work on PS/2 say USB and PS/2 on them. Logitech does not label theirs but some will work on PS/2 like MX518 and others won't, like their iFeel force-feedback mouse. Keyboards are the same way and most USB keyboards will not work through a PS/2 adapter.

 

[okppko]

Devices also need the PS/2 electronics inside

Thanks. Great explanation. Do the microsoft basic pc mice support ps2?

 

[BFG-9000]

Yes if it says so on the bottom. Here's the label:

 

[okppko]

Thanks.