Hey, A few days ago, I got error messages from both Slackware Linux and Windows 98SE that a mouse was not detected on my computer. After investigating the matter on this forum, I found that ps2 ports seldom go bad, thus if there’s a problem, it’s with either the mouse or the BIOS configuration. I’ve checked the mouse on another computer and know that it works fine. I reset the BIOS to its original settings by removing the battery. When I replaced the battery a few hours later, everything seemed fine. Then, suddenly, Windows seemed to lose contact with the mouse. The mouse pointer just disappeared. I hooked up a serial mouse and rebooted. The serial mouse works, but the ps2 doesn’t seem to work at all. My question is: does this sound like an issue with the port? I can replace the mobo if necessary, but I’d like to save myself the trouble if possible. I guess what has me stumped is the fact that one moment the ps2 mouse was fine and the next, it’s dead. Any feedback is appreciated. Killer whitshade "If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." -Lewis Carroll

If PS/2 mouse support is showing in cmos/bios setup make sure it's enabled. Some mobos have an AUTO setting for it--set it to ON and not AUTO. Are you using a third party mouse (logitech, etc.) or are any third party drivers loaded for the mouse?

No need to get a new mobo, just stick with the USB mouse... It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice...

PS/2 mouse support is not showing in the BIOS. My mouse is a Labtec, but requires no drivers. It was working fine until a few days ago. The serial mouse works fine in Win98, but I've got some configuration issues in Slackware (ah, but that's a problem for another forum). I'll give the USB mouse a try. If it is a port issue, that's probably the easiest way to handle it. Thanks to both of you for your suggestions. I'll let you know how I make out. whitshade "If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." -Lewis Carroll

I installed a USB mouse and all is well. I had to reconfigure my mouse in Slack, but that's a minor issue. I would once again like to thank both of you for your assistance. Computer forums have saved my sanity more than once. Thanks again. You both rock! whitshade "If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." -Lewis Carroll