PS/2 Mouse on Mouse Port Initializes Slowly

 Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
Article ID: Q33106
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mouse Driver for MS-DOS, versions 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
  • Microsoft Serial PS/2 Mouse, version 1.0

SUMMARY

If you load a program when using a serial PS/2 mouse on the PS/2 mouse port, it will take longer to load than a serial or bus connect because the mouse initialization is performed through the PS/2 BIOS.

This information applies to the Microsoft Serial-PS/2 Mouse for MS-DOS systems.

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Additional reference words: 8.10 8.20 noupd

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Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
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