USB Mouse problems

I have just recently upgraded my motherboard and CPU to P4 2.4Gh Gigabyte GA-8PE800 PRO which has an Intel chipset.
When I plug my mouse into the PS2 port (using an adaptor) everything works ok. When I plug it into a USB port windows does not detect it unless I firstly change the bios settings (in Integrated Peripherals) to USB MOUSE SUPPORT ENABLED.
The problem is when I set it then during boot the bios displays the following message -
EMM386 not installed - unable to set page frame base address press any key to continue.
The PC then continues to boot up and Windows starts and everythings appears to work ok.
Why do I get the EMM386 not installed - unable to set page frame base address
I cannot see any other settings in the bios to set but maybe one of the learned people who read these forums will know.
Thanks
John

 

#1 did you install any required Motherboad Drivers ?

I had the same problem when moving a mouse from USB to PS2 and back.

Do yourself a hugh favor.

Get an El Cheapo Mouse and plug it into PS2. Then it will be available when in DOS or re-installing the OS.

Completely UN-INSTALL the USB Mouse.

Follow the instructions for the USB and re-install it and leave it there.

BillyBob

 

I would agree with BillyBob.
It strikes me odd a USB mouse needing Expanded Memory support.
However if you want it loaded, edit C:\Config.Sys to be like this, assuming this is a Win9x OS.
Device=C:\Windows\Himem.Sys
Device=C:\Windows\Emm386.Exe Ram
Dos=High,Umb

 

That error is from a DOS program.

It you have anything other than ME or XP follow the suggestions provided by markp62.

I am getting the same error witn XP. But I very seldom run that that DOS program ( I do not like it anyway ) so I will just get rid of the program.

BillyBob