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Q69195: Using Microsoft Serial Mice with Leading Edge Computers

Article: Q69195
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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Some Leading Edge Computers (Model D3/SX) contain a built-in proprietary mouse
port. To use a Microsoft serial mouse on a serial communications port, instead
of using Leading Edge's mouse, you must disable the built-in mouse port.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Setup Microsoft Serial Mouse
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1. Disable the built-in mouse port by moving jumper 15 on the motherboard from
  pins 1 and 2 to 2 and 3.

2. Connect the serial mouse to COM1 or COMx, where x is the COM port of your
  choice.

3. Check to ensure Windows is configured for the appropriate mouse driver
  (Microsoft or IBM PS/2 for example).

NOTE: There have been no reported problems with the Microsoft Bus Mouse
conflicting with the built-in mouse port.

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Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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