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PS2 is a port that was specially designed to use with mice and keyboards. It is also know as the standard mouse port. It's circular in shape about 1/2" and has six metal pins on the inside (Not to confuse with the old keyboard 5 pin bigger round connector.) This type of connection is common on all computers since 1997 and among other things it can serve to the purpose of freeing up a COM port to be used with other devices.
These are how PS2 ports look like. The first picture is the socket of PS2 ports. The other two are plugs for PS2 ports. Not every PS ports and plugs for PS2 ports have exactly same shape. Then, why don't you look at the back of your computer and see how yours look like?
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In the back of your computer, you can see these symbols. These two symbols means " this is the spot you need to plug your PS2 ports."
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| Symbol for Keyboard | Symbol for Mouse |
PS2 ports are always available in every computer. And it is fairly cheap compared to other ports. It is especially standardized for mice and keyboards.
Mice and Keyboards are commonly connected to computers by PS2 ports.
Answer the following questions. Try not to look at the information above.
Definition - Pictures - Symbol - Advantages - Common Peripherals - Practice