Presario 7994; Parts/Advice Wanted

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I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
the door for the front.
Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
Has anyone run into this problem before?
I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
TIA
Chuck
 

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The spare part numbers are:
Door 158240-001
5.25 blank 102371-001
3.5 blank 102368-001
You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1

As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?

HH

"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
> the door for the front.
> Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
> be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
> I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
> port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
> Has anyone run into this problem before?
> I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
> but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
> Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
> TIA
> Chuck
 
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No,
I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
know. :-}
Thanks for the info on the door.
Chuck

HH wrote:

> The spare part numbers are:
> Door 158240-001
> 5.25 blank 102371-001
> 3.5 blank 102368-001
> You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
> http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>
> As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>
> HH
>
> "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>
>>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
>>the door for the front.
>>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
>>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
>>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>>TIA
>>Chuck
>
>
>
>
 
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well< I checked out HP and neither part is available.
Thanks anyway
Chuck

HH wrote:

> The spare part numbers are:
> Door 158240-001
> 5.25 blank 102371-001
> 3.5 blank 102368-001
> You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
> http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>
> As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>
> HH
>
> "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>
>>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
>>the door for the front.
>>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
>>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
>>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>>TIA
>>Chuck
>
>
>
>
 

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Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use a
PS2 mouse?
HH

"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
> No,
> I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
> temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
> If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
> know. :-}
> Thanks for the info on the door.
> Chuck
>
> HH wrote:
>
> > The spare part numbers are:
> > Door 158240-001
> > 5.25 blank 102371-001
> > 3.5 blank 102368-001
> > You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
> >
http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1
> >
> > As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
> >
> > HH
> >
> > "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> >
> >>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
> >>the door for the front.
> >>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
> >>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
> >>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
> >>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
> >>Has anyone run into this problem before?
> >>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
> >>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
> >>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
> >>TIA
> >>Chuck
> >
> >
> >
> >
 
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hi,
have you tried a serial mouse ?
hope this helps ,
terry

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Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy USB
support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to work in
DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB support
enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort of doubt
it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has written a mouse
driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS drivers
lurking around... Ben Myers

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
>native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use a
>PS2 mouse?
>HH
>
>"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
>> No,
>> I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
>> temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
>> If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
>> know. :-}
>> Thanks for the info on the door.
>> Chuck
>>
>> HH wrote:
>>
>> > The spare part numbers are:
>> > Door 158240-001
>> > 5.25 blank 102371-001
>> > 3.5 blank 102368-001
>> > You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
>> >
>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>> >
>> > As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>> >
>> > HH
>> >
>> > "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>> > news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>> >
>> >>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays and
>> >>the door for the front.
>> >>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but will
>> >>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>> >>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>> >>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>> >>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>> >>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come loose,
>> >>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>> >>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>> >>TIA
>> >>Chuck
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
 

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In DOS, USB keyboard, yes, mouse no. Just spend $10 on a PS/2 mouse.
HH

<ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
news:411e2334.982062@news.charter.net...
> Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy USB
> support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to work
in
> DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB
support
> enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort of
doubt
> it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has written a
mouse
> driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS drivers
> lurking around... Ben Myers
>
> On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
> >native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use
a
> >PS2 mouse?
> >HH
> >
> >"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> >news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
> >> No,
> >> I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
> >> temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
> >> If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
> >> know. :-}
> >> Thanks for the info on the door.
> >> Chuck
> >>
> >> HH wrote:
> >>
> >> > The spare part numbers are:
> >> > Door 158240-001
> >> > 5.25 blank 102371-001
> >> > 3.5 blank 102368-001
> >> > You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
> >> >
>
>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3
BQC64L4GC57AGB1
> >> >
> >> > As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
> >> >
> >> > HH
> >> >
> >> > "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> >> >
> >> >>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays
and
> >> >>the door for the front.
> >> >>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but
will
> >> >>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
> >> >>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
> >> >>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
> >> >>Has anyone run into this problem before?
> >> >>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come
loose,
> >> >>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
> >> >>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
> >> >>TIA
> >> >>Chuck
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >
> >
>
 
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The PS/ mouse doesn't work.
See previous emails.
There is something wrong with the connector
Chuck
HH wrote:
> In DOS, USB keyboard, yes, mouse no. Just spend $10 on a PS/2 mouse.
> HH
>
> <ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
> news:411e2334.982062@news.charter.net...
>
>>Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy USB
>>support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to work
>
> in
>
>>DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB
>
> support
>
>>enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort of
>
> doubt
>
>>it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has written a
>
> mouse
>
>>driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS drivers
>>lurking around... Ben Myers
>>
>>On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
>>>native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use
>
> a
>
>>>PS2 mouse?
>>>HH
>>>
>>>"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>>>news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
>>>
>>>>No,
>>>>I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
>>>>temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
>>>>If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
>>>>know. :-}
>>>>Thanks for the info on the door.
>>>>Chuck
>>>>
>>>>HH wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>The spare part numbers are:
>>>>>Door 158240-001
>>>>>5.25 blank 102371-001
>>>>>3.5 blank 102368-001
>>>>>You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
>>>>>
>>
>>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3
>
> BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>
>>>>>As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>>>>>
>>>>>HH
>>>>>
>>>>>"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>>>>>news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays
>
> and
>
>>>>>>the door for the front.
>>>>>>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but
>
> will
>
>>>>>>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>>>>>>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>>>>>>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>>>>>>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>>>>>>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come
>
> loose,
>
>>>>>>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>>>>>>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>>>>>>TIA
>>>>>>Chuck
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
 
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Thanks, I haven't tried a serial mouse. But,I do have one and will try it
Chuck

terry_b17 wrote:

> hi,
> have you tried a serial mouse ?
> hope this helps ,
> terry
>
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Well, I turned up this with a Google search:

"I discovered that if you put the "hidusb.sys" file on your boot floppy and load
it at the A: prompt in DOS, the USB mouse will then work in [DOS]. I figured
this out when I tried to use a USB mouse in WIN98SE with [DOS-level] Drive Image
and discovered that the PS2 mouse driver wouldn't work.

Hidusb.sys is actually a Microsoft USB driver originally from Win98 but included
in later Windows versions, too: Just search your system for the file, and it
probably will be there."

Here is the URL for complete discussion:

http://www.freedos.org/freedos/news/technote/179.html

Also see this URL:

http://www.stefan2000.com/darkehorse/PC/DOS/Drivers/USB/

And:

http://www.tssc.de/index.htm#http://www.tssc.de/products/enablers/usbenab/main.htm

And:

http://fd-doc.sourceforge.net/faq/cgi-bin/viewfaq.cgi?faq=Installing_FreeDOS/190

And:

http://www.freedos.org/

.... Ben Myers



On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:59:00 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:

>In DOS, USB keyboard, yes, mouse no. Just spend $10 on a PS/2 mouse.
>HH
>
><ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
>news:411e2334.982062@news.charter.net...
>> Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy USB
>> support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to work
>in
>> DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB
>support
>> enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort of
>doubt
>> it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has written a
>mouse
>> driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS drivers
>> lurking around... Ben Myers
>>
>> On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
>> >native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use
>a
>> >PS2 mouse?
>> >HH
>> >
>> >"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>> >news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
>> >> No,
>> >> I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
>> >> temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
>> >> If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
>> >> know. :-}
>> >> Thanks for the info on the door.
>> >> Chuck
>> >>
>> >> HH wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > The spare part numbers are:
>> >> > Door 158240-001
>> >> > 5.25 blank 102371-001
>> >> > 3.5 blank 102368-001
>> >> > You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
>> >> >
>>
>>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3
>BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>> >> >
>> >> > As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>> >> >
>> >> > HH
>> >> >
>> >> > "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>> >> > news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>> >> >
>> >> >>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays
>and
>> >> >>the door for the front.
>> >> >>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but
>will
>> >> >>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>> >> >>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>> >> >>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>> >> >>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>> >> >>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come
>loose,
>> >> >>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>> >> >>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>> >> >>TIA
>> >> >>Chuck
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
 
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Ben,
Thanks Much.
Chuck

Ben Myers wrote:
> Well, I turned up this with a Google search:
>
> "I discovered that if you put the "hidusb.sys" file on your boot floppy and load
> it at the A: prompt in DOS, the USB mouse will then work in [DOS]. I figured
> this out when I tried to use a USB mouse in WIN98SE with [DOS-level] Drive Image
> and discovered that the PS2 mouse driver wouldn't work.
>
> Hidusb.sys is actually a Microsoft USB driver originally from Win98 but included
> in later Windows versions, too: Just search your system for the file, and it
> probably will be there."
>
> Here is the URL for complete discussion:
>
> http://www.freedos.org/freedos/news/technote/179.html
>
> Also see this URL:
>
> http://www.stefan2000.com/darkehorse/PC/DOS/Drivers/USB/
>
> And:
>
> http://www.tssc.de/index.htm#http://www.tssc.de/products/enablers/usbenab/main.htm
>
> And:
>
> http://fd-doc.sourceforge.net/faq/cgi-bin/viewfaq.cgi?faq=Installing_FreeDOS/190
>
> And:
>
> http://www.freedos.org/
>
> ... Ben Myers
>
>
>
> On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:59:00 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>In DOS, USB keyboard, yes, mouse no. Just spend $10 on a PS/2 mouse.
>>HH
>>
>><ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
>>news:411e2334.982062@news.charter.net...
>>
>>>Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy USB
>>>support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to work
>>
>>in
>>
>>>DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB
>>
>>support
>>
>>>enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort of
>>
>>doubt
>>
>>>it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has written a
>>
>>mouse
>>
>>>driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS drivers
>>>lurking around... Ben Myers
>>>
>>>On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has no
>>>>native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just use
>>
>>a
>>
>>>>PS2 mouse?
>>>>HH
>>>>
>>>>"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>>>>news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
>>>>
>>>>>No,
>>>>>I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB mouse
>>>>>temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2 mouse.
>>>>>If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let me
>>>>>know. :-}
>>>>>Thanks for the info on the door.
>>>>>Chuck
>>>>>
>>>>>HH wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>The spare part numbers are:
>>>>>>Door 158240-001
>>>>>>5.25 blank 102371-001
>>>>>>3.5 blank 102368-001
>>>>>>You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
>>>>>>
>>>
>>>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3
>>
>>BQC64L4GC57AGB1
>>
>>>>>>As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>HH
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive bays
>>
>>and
>>
>>>>>>>the door for the front.
>>>>>>>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but
>>
>>will
>>
>>>>>>>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix it.
>>>>>>>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects the
>>>>>>>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
>>>>>>>Has anyone run into this problem before?
>>>>>>>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come
>>
>>loose,
>>
>>>>>>>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
>>>>>>>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
>>>>>>>TIA
>>>>>>>Chuck
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
 

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It likely also could load via the config.sys file, i.e., by way of a line
such as:
DEVICE=HIDUSB.SYS
or
DEVICEHIGH=HIDUSB.SYS
the latter if HIMEM.SYS and EMM386.EXE load before the USB driver.
Been a long time since I thought about DOS stuff ;:cool:
HH


<ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
news:411ee831.32539675@news.charter.net...
> Well, I turned up this with a Google search:
>
> "I discovered that if you put the "hidusb.sys" file on your boot floppy
and load
> it at the A: prompt in DOS, the USB mouse will then work in [DOS]. I
figured
> this out when I tried to use a USB mouse in WIN98SE with [DOS-level] Drive
Image
> and discovered that the PS2 mouse driver wouldn't work.
>
> Hidusb.sys is actually a Microsoft USB driver originally from Win98 but
included
> in later Windows versions, too: Just search your system for the file, and
it
> probably will be there."
>
> Here is the URL for complete discussion:
>
> http://www.freedos.org/freedos/news/technote/179.html
>
> Also see this URL:
>
> http://www.stefan2000.com/darkehorse/PC/DOS/Drivers/USB/
>
> And:
>
>
http://www.tssc.de/index.htm#http://www.tssc.de/products/enablers/usbenab/main.htm
>
> And:
>
>
http://fd-doc.sourceforge.net/faq/cgi-bin/viewfaq.cgi?faq=Installing_FreeDOS/190
>
> And:
>
> http://www.freedos.org/
>
> ... Ben Myers
>
>
>
> On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:59:00 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >In DOS, USB keyboard, yes, mouse no. Just spend $10 on a PS/2 mouse.
> >HH
> >
> ><ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
> >news:411e2334.982062@news.charter.net...
> >> Some motherboards with a more generic BIOS than Compaq's have legacy
USB
> >> support, with the right low-level BIOS mapping for a USB keyboard to
work
> >in
> >> DOS. As to whether or not a USB mouse will work in DOS with legacy USB
> >support
> >> enabled, I don't know. I have not had the time to experiment. I sort
of
> >doubt
> >> it, unless Logitech or maybe some 3rd party driver developer has
written a
> >mouse
> >> driver that works with a USB mouse. There are some other USB DOS
drivers
> >> lurking around... Ben Myers
> >>
> >> On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 06:19:37 -0400, "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Sorry, but I know of no way a USB mouse will work in DOS since DOS has
no
> >> >native support for USB. Possibly a USB to PS2 adapter??? Why not just
use
> >a
> >> >PS2 mouse?
> >> >HH
> >> >
> >> >"ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> >> >news:hUdTc.3430$QJ3.3052@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
> >> >> No,
> >> >> I have had no luck getting it to work in DOS. I am using the USB
mouse
> >> >> temporarily till I can figure out why it won't recognize the PS2
mouse.
> >> >> If you know how to get the USB mouse to work under DOS, PLEASE let
me
> >> >> know. :-}
> >> >> Thanks for the info on the door.
> >> >> Chuck
> >> >>
> >> >> HH wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > The spare part numbers are:
> >> >> > Door 158240-001
> >> >> > 5.25 blank 102371-001
> >> >> > 3.5 blank 102368-001
> >> >> > You can try entering the part numbers at spare parts at:
> >> >> >
> >>
>
>>http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT
3
> >BQC64L4GC57AGB1
> >> >> >
> >> >> > As for the mouse, are you trying to use a USB mouse in DOS?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > HH
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "ka6uup" <ka6uup@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:2RaTc.4245$Yb5.742@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> >> >> >
> >> >> >>I am looking for a couple of the blank-off plates for the drive
bays
> >and
> >> >> >>the door for the front.
> >> >> >>Also, The mouse is not being detected. I am using an USB mouse but
> >will
> >> >> >>be using the computer primarily in DOS mode and would like to fix
it.
> >> >> >>I suspect the connector on the motherboard. The computer detects
the
> >> >> >>port but not the mouse. The mouse works fine on another computer.
> >> >> >>Has anyone run into this problem before?
> >> >> >>I am going to try re soldering the connector in case it has come
> >loose,
> >> >> >>but the connector appears to be worn and may be no good.
> >> >> >>Can anyone suggest a source for the female plug?
> >> >> >>TIA
> >> >> >>Chuck
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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