USB Optical mouse doesn't work

[Vincent]

Here's your problem: If you are not using a USB to PS/2
adapter, you need to enable Legacy USB support in your
BIOS. You MUST do this, or your mouse will NOT work.
(Unless you use a USB to PS/2 adapter).
>-----Original Message-----
>We have 2 new laptops, a Dell Inspiron and a HP. Both
>systems have XP Pro and sp's installed. We have tried
>multiple brands on optical mice on both machines with
the
>same results. XP does not see the mouse either from a
cold
>boot or hot plug. From a cold boot the mouse will light
>for a second or two then as the OS loads it goes bye
bye..
>Can anyone help?
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