How to Fix BIOS Detecting Mouse as PS/2 on Windows 10

Now, listen here, dearie, I gotta tell ya somethin’ about that PS/2 mouse of yours. I know you might be sittin’ there, all confused, wonderin’ why your BIOS says that mouse is connected, but it ain’t workin’ right. Well, it’s like this – back in the day, we used to hook up all our devices through the PS/2 ports. That little round connector with the six pins, yep, that’s the one. It’s what we had before all them USBs came along, you see. But sometimes, it can be a little tricky when it comes to newer systems, like them Windows 10 machines.

Now, if you’re bootin’ up your computer and you see in the BIOS that it says the mouse is connected, but you ain’t gettin’ no response, don’t fret. First thing you need to do is check your BIOS settings, sweetie. There might be something called “USB HID Mouse Keyboard Emulation.” That’s a fancy way of sayin’ your BIOS might be confused between the PS/2 and USB connections. You might have to switch that setting around to get things working right.

Now, about that pesky Device Manager in Windows, sometimes it shows both a PS/2 mouse and one that’s just called HID Compliant. What’s goin’ on is when you unplug that USB dongle, the HID device disappears, and that’s a good sign. But your PS/2 mouse should still work fine if you’ve got all the right settings. If it ain’t, maybe check if your operating system, like Windows 10, is playin’ tricks on you. Sometimes it doesn’t recognize PS/2 mice unless you tweak a few things.

If your touchpad is acting like a PS/2 mouse, that could be a sign too. Maybe it’s trying to use the wrong port. I’d suggest you unplug all extra stuff, like any USB devices, and see if the mouse works on its own. Sometimes too many devices cause a little fight for attention, and that could stop your mouse from working properly.

Another thing to consider is your computer’s start-up process. If you’re not seein’ that infrared light on your mouse when the computer starts up, it’s probably not getting recognized by Windows at all. If your computer won’t even pick it up in the BIOS, that’s a sign something’s off. Might need to fiddle with the BIOS settings some more.

Also, don’t forget about the ports themselves. Sometimes a bad port can cause all kinds of trouble. Try moving your PS/2 mouse to a different port, or even try the front USB ports if you’ve been using the back ones. That might make a difference. Trust me, I’ve seen it work before.

And if you’re one of them folks who still uses a PS/2 keyboard along with the mouse, don’t worry. They work just fine in most cases. But if your USB devices ain’t working no more after a hard drive crash, like I’ve heard some folks say, then you might need to look into the BIOS settings again. It could be that the BIOS isn’t allowing the USB ports to work, especially if you’ve switched out your hard drive.

So, to sum it all up, if your BIOS says the mouse is connected but it ain’t workin’, first check them BIOS settings. Make sure the PS/2 mouse emulation is set right. Then, see if Windows is playin’ nice with it and don’t forget to try different ports. And if it still don’t work, well, sometimes a little patience and tinkering can go a long way.

Tags：[PS/2 mouse, BIOS settings, Windows 10, USB HID Mouse, Device Manager, touchpad, PS/2 keyboard, operating system, troubleshooting]