Today, almost all wired keyboards use USB as the interface to the computer. Older computers may use PS/2 as an interface to the computer. If your keyboard is wireless, it can be communicating over Bluetooth, RF (radio frequency), or IR (infrared).

Below are the steps on how to connect each of these types of computer keyboards.

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If you want to disconnect a keyboard from a computer, do the opposite of the steps provided on this page.

Connecting a USB keyboard

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When connecting a USB keyboard, the computer can be off or on during the installation.

Connect the USB keyboard to the USB ports on the back or front of your computer. If you're using a USB hub, it can also connect to the hub. However, we recommend a direct connection to the back of the computer if possible.

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If using a simple MIDI master keyboard without internal tone generation facilities, you only need to connect the MIDI Out port of the keyboard to a MIDI In port on your MIDI interface, using a MIDI cable. If the keyboard can generate its own sounds, you should also connect the MIDI Out port of the MIDI interface to the keyboard MIDI In port.
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer or audio interface. If you don't have a USB input on your computer, you can buy an adapter online. USB: If you have a USB A-to-B cable connected directly to your keyboard, you can connect the other end of the cable directly to a free port on your computer.
If this causes a problem, use the line out jack on the back of your keyboard if it has one or use a splitter cable to connect the audio to both the line input of your soundcard and another speaker. Some keyboards such as a Yamaha PSR 280 may require a 1/4 inch TRS Adapter to connect the AUX cable to the headphone or line out jack (see image below).

If you have a laptop computer, an external keyboard can also connect to one of the USB ports. If no USB ports are available, a USB hub would be needed.

After the keyboard is connected, it should automatically be detected and installed. If the keyboard has any special features, you need to install the keyboard software and drivers.

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Connecting a wireless keyboard

All wireless keyboards have a receiver that is plugged into the computer (usually by USB connection), and the keyboard connects to that receiver wirelessly. Connect this receiver either into the back or front of your computer. Once connected, make sure your wireless keyboard has batteries or is charged and turned on.

To turn these keyboards on, flip the keyboard over and look at the back of the keyboard. Near the bottom or top of the keyboard should be a switch that can be moved to the on or off position.

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To communicate wirelessly with the computer, your keyboard must have a good signal between the computer and the keyboard. Make sure your keyboard has a good line of sight to the receiver. If the receiver has no extension cable, move the USB receiver from the back to the front of the computer.

After the keyboard is connected, it should be automatically detected and installed. If the keyboard has any special features, you need to install the keyboard software and drivers.

Connecting a PS/2 keyboard

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The computer needs to be off when connecting or disconnecting a PS/2 keyboard.

Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port on the back of the computer.
When looking at the back of the computer, you'll notice two PS/2 ports next to each other. Verify you're connecting the keyboard to the purple connection, as shown in the picture below. If the PS/2 ports are not color-coded, the keyboard connection is closest to the left edge (when looking at it from the back). With vertical connections like in the picture below, the keyboard connection may be either port, depending on the case and motherboard. Look for a small keyboard symbol next to the port to identify which one is for the keyboard.

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If you are unsure which PS/2 cable is for the keyboard when under your desk, the PS/2 keyboard cable is often thicker than the PS/2 mouse cable.

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Newer computers no longer have PS/2 ports. If you have a PS/2 keyboard and a computer with no PS/2 ports, we suggest purchasing a USB keyboard or a PS/2 to USB converter.

Install software and drivers

If your keyboard has special features like a touchpad, special buttons, or wireless functionality, model-specific drivers need to be installed for them to work properly. Install them from the disc provided with the keyboard or download them from the support section of the manufacturer's website.

Troubleshooting

Keyboard help and support.

Additional information

See the keyboard, PS/2, and USB definitions for further information and related links.

Below are the steps on how to connect each of these types of computer keyboards.

Tip

If you want to disconnect a keyboard from a computer, do the opposite of the steps provided on this page.

Connecting a USB keyboard

Tip

When connecting a USB keyboard, the computer can be off or on during the installation.

If you have a laptop computer, an external keyboard can also connect to one of the USB ports. If no USB ports are available, a USB hub would be needed.

After the keyboard is connected, it should automatically be detected and installed. If the keyboard has any special features, you need to install the keyboard software and drivers.

Connecting a wireless keyboard

To turn these keyboards on, flip the keyboard over and look at the back of the keyboard. Near the bottom or top of the keyboard should be a switch that can be moved to the on or off position.

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After the keyboard is connected, it should be automatically detected and installed. If the keyboard has any special features, you need to install the keyboard software and drivers.

Connecting a PS/2 keyboard

Note

The computer needs to be off when connecting or disconnecting a PS/2 keyboard.

Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port on the back of the computer.
When looking at the back of the computer, you'll notice two PS/2 ports next to each other. Verify you're connecting the keyboard to the purple connection, as shown in the picture below. If the PS/2 ports are not color-coded, the keyboard connection is closest to the left edge (when looking at it from the back). With vertical connections like in the picture below, the keyboard connection may be either port, depending on the case and motherboard. Look for a small keyboard symbol next to the port to identify which one is for the keyboard.

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If you are unsure which PS/2 cable is for the keyboard when under your desk, the PS/2 keyboard cable is often th