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How can I tell if the I-pac 4 will work with my pc in Dos mode?

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RickDIII:
ps2 it is!  Thanks all!   ;D

Silverwind:
My IPAC-4 has PS/2 output, with a ps/2 to usb adapter on the end of it.  Most modern motherboards support USB keyboards at the BIOS level also, so either option is a possibility.

To test it..
step 1: plug in IPAC
step 2: boot to DOS
step 3: mash buttons

RickDIII:

--- Quote from: Silverwind on February 16, 2006, 06:32:22 pm ---To test it..
step 1: plug in IPAC
step 2: boot to DOS
step 3: mash buttons

--- End quote ---

I don't have a usb keyboard and wanted to ask the question before I purchased the IPAC.  Just trying to avoid purchasing an item that wouldn't work.

But it helps knowing that the ps2 is native with a usb adapter.  Thanks for the feedback!

Tiger-Heli:
Correction - AFAIK - if you order PS/2, you only get PS/2.  If you order USB, you get an extra cable that can be used as USB as well as the PS/2 cable.

Sounds like you just need the PS/2 version, but you might pay the $5 extra for the USB cable in case you upgrade down the line and don't have to order it again.

USB BIOS support does not mean that a USB keyboard will work well in DOS, AFAIK.

Silverwind:

--- Quote from: Tiger-Heli on February 17, 2006, 10:57:34 am ---Correction - AFAIK - if you order PS/2, you only get PS/2.  If you order USB, you get an extra cable that can be used as USB as well as the PS/2 cable.

Sounds like you just need the PS/2 version, but you might pay the $5 extra for the USB cable in case you upgrade down the line and don't have to order it again.

USB BIOS support does not mean that a USB keyboard will work well in DOS, AFAIK.

--- End quote ---

That is how mine came.  I figured since I'm already spending XX dollars for the IPAC might as well spend a few more for the usb adapter.  Works great for me either way.

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