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    KVM causes mouse to slow and sometimes beep

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slnotebook, Jun 19, 2016.

  1. slnotebook

    slnotebook Notebook Consultant

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    I have a desktop PC and a laptop. I got a KVM so that I can share my PS/2 mouse and keyboard between those 2 computers. My desktop PC and my laptop's docking station have PS/2 ports for the mouse and keyboard.

    After connecting everything to the KVM, I noticed the mouse pointer movement is slow. On both computers I set the mouse speed to the maximum, but when using the mouse thru the KVM, the pointer is slower on both computers.

    Also, another strange thing is that if the desktop PC is powered on, then the mouse works fine (albeit slow) on the laptop. But if the desktop PC is powered off, then the mouse won't move on the laptop. Instead, when I try to move the mouse, the laptop beeps several times. I actually have 2 of the docking stations, so I tried again with the other docking station and it has the same problem.

    I wonder if I should try a different brand KVM (this one is a Tripp Lite 2-computer KVM).
     
    slnotebook, Jun 19, 2016
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    I'd try another KVM. That behavior definitely sounds odd.

    Or take a look at a software solution like Mouse Without Borders (freeware from the MS Garage) - though you'd still need the desktop on to use the keyboard and mouse with your laptop.


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