connecting PS/2 mouse and Keyboard to zd7000

I am trying to connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard from my old desktop to my zd7000 using PS/2 to USB port adapters. But when I plug either device into any of the 4 USB ports I either:
1)get a message saying that there is a port malfunction,
2)get a message saying that the device connected to the port has malfunctioned,
3)the computer simply does not recognize that anything has been connected to the port.

Both devices operate fine with my other computer so I know they are not malfunctioning. I know both adapters also work, because I tested them by connecting the mouse and keyboard to my desktop USB ports. The desktop recognized that something had been plugged in, although it didn't recognize what the device was.

So what do I need to do to make the zd7000 recognize that a device has been connected, and do I need different drivers for my mouse and keyboard because I am using a USB port instead of PS/2?

 

I've tried doing it with a dongle on a keyboard that didn't come with one and it didn't work.
I just think it's driver issues and Windows not seeing what's plugged in. I think the only thing that may get it to work is buying a real docking station or just getting a keyboard and mouse with USB.

See if the adaptor came with software. It's probably that the peripherals weren't designed for it so Windows can't identify them...you just may be out of luck [V]

 

The issue could just be with the adapter and the notebook. I had a NX7000 and also used an adapter to connect my PS/2 mouse to my notebook and it worked fine. I was running Windows XP Pro. As soon as I plugged it in, it detected that I had a Human Interface/Input Device and started working immediately.

Here's some things you can try:
1. Check bios & turn off Legacy USB support
2. Try a different brand of adapter at a store before you buy
3. If you have a powered USB hub, try connecting to that (may require more power, it shouldn't, but who knows)

Good Luck & I hope it works out.

-Vb-