Technical Reference Guide
Compaq Personal Computers
Changed - March 2000
C-15
C.3 CONNECTORS
Two types of keyboard interfaces are used in Compaq systems: PS/2-type and USB-type. Systems
that provide a PS/2 connector will ship with a PS/2-type keyboard but may also support
simultaneous connection of a USB keyboard. Systems that do not provide a PS/2 interface will
ship with a USB keyboard. For a detailed description of the PS/2 and USB interfaces refer to the
Input/Output chapter of this guide. The keyboard cable connectors and their pinouts are described
in the following figures:
Pin Function
1Data
2 Not connec ted
3 Ground
4+5 VDC
5Clock
6 Not connec ted
Figure C8. PS/2 Keyboard Cabl e Connector (M ale)
Pin Function
1+5 VDC
2 Data (+)
3 Data (-)
4 Ground
Figure C9. USB Keyboard Cable Con nector (Male)
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