MNK Pro: How to Connect the Keyboard to Your Computer

ID: Q232439

The information in this article applies to:

SUMMARY

The Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro includes adapters for both the PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports on your computer. You can connect the keyboard to your computer using any of the following methods:

PS/2 and USB (Recommended)

When you connect the keyboard to both the PS/2 and USB ports on your computer, you are able to use all the features and functionality of the Natural Keyboard Pro, including the USB ports on the keyboard.

USB Only

When you connect the keyboard to the USB port only, you are able to use all the features and functionality of the Natural Keyboard Pro, but may encounter problems if your computer does not support HID (Human Interface Device) class USB devices.

PS/2 Only

Use this method if your computer does not support HID class USB devices. If you connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port only, you cannot use the USB ports on the Natural Keyboard Pro.


MORE INFORMATION

For information about how to determine if your computer supports HID class USB devices, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q191772 USB Devices May Not Be Detected by Windows 98
To obtain additional information about USB support for your computer, contact your hardware manufacturer.

Additional query words: 1.00 mnkpro connection attach 


Keywords          : kbhw kbimu 
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: August 8, 1999