Chapter3 I/OInformation
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PS/2
Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the PS/2 connector on the
NI8171 series. Table 3-7 lists and describes the PS/2 connector signals.
Toconnect both a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the NI 8171 series, use
the Y-splitter adapter cable (see Figure 4-1 in Chapter 4, Common
Configuration Questions) included with your controller.
Figure3-6. PS/2Connector Location and Pinout
Table3-7. PS/2Connector Signals
Pin Signal Name SignalD escription
Y-Sp l i t t e r
Keyboard
Y-Sp lit ter
Mouse
1DATA DataKeyboard Data Keyboard Data Mouse
2NC DataMo use NC NC
3GND Ground GND GND
4+5V +5V +5 +5
5CLK Clock Keyboard Clock Keyboard Clock Mouse
6NC Clock Mouse NC NC
PS/2
1
2
4
3
5
6