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The ps/2 ports tag collects WindowsForum.com discussion about the round six-pin PS/2 connector that still appears on some current motherboards despite the shift to USB. The tagged thread examines why the legacy port survives on modern rear I/O panels, what it does that USB cannot, and how it behaves under Windows 10 and Windows 11. It also separates common claims from practical reality, covering the connector's 1987 origins, its gradual disappearance alongside parallel and serial ports, and the situations where a PS/2 keyboard or mouse remains useful for troubleshooting or compatibility on a Windows PC.
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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...