About this tag
The pc motherboards tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussions about the boards that sit at the center of a Windows desktop build, including the ports and connectors found on modern rear I/O panels. A recurring example is the PS/2 port: why a six-pin connector dating back to 1987 still appears on some current motherboards, including premium models, and what it can do on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC that USB cannot. The coverage weighs legacy connector claims against practical reality, making this tag useful for builders and upgraders comparing motherboard features before buying or troubleshooting a system.
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    Why PS/2 Ports Still Appear on Modern Motherboards: Windows 10 and 11 Guide

    Plenty of legacy connectors have disappeared from the back of the PC. The parallel port is gone, the serial port has mostly moved to an internal header, and VGA survives mainly on budget boards. The round, six-pin PS/2 socket is still around, though, and you can find it on some current...