mrquackers

I'm trying to save some desk space with a LinXcel PS-141B KVM Switch. I've got a standard monitor and PS2 keyboard running into it, but use a USB mouse (USB-to-PS2 converter attached to it running into the KVM).

Things work fine when I boot up, but once I switch machines, the mouse is functionally dead for both machines. Any ideas why this is occurring and possible fixes? (I've tried two separate USB mice - and am not willing to discontinuing use of both of them.)

If this is a hopeless situation, do you have suggestions on a good KVM that can handle a PS2 keyboard and USB mouse?

Thanks!

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sailor

I think you are probably going to have problems finding a KVM that is PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse. The best solution would probably be to do what you are doing--use an adapter.

Try unplugging and replugging the mouse when it goes dead, see if that fixes it.

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merkerguitars

Me and one of my friends have found out alot of KVM's are picky which type of mice you can use with them....mine won't like my logitech mouse, so I use and old hp ball mouse......so I have two mice on my desk.......

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