HP 800/600/400 G3 Serial/PS/2 adapter interfacekort/adaptere

The HP 1VD82AA is an internal interface card that adds one serial (RS‑232) port and one PS/2 port via a PCIe slot, enabling legacy display and device connectivity for HP 800/600/400 G3 Series Business Desktop systems. It is designed for business environments and has compact dimensions (80 mm × 48 mm × 24 mm) and a light weight, providing a stable, internal option to connect older peripherals and serial devices.

Advantages

This interface card delivers reliable legacy connectivity without external adapters, preserves PCIe slot integration, and maintains a low profile suitable for compact business desktops. The card’s PS/2 and serial outputs provide direct connection for keyboards, mice, legacy serial instruments and other RS‑232 devices, reducing the need for USB-to-serial converters.

Suitable for

• Connecting PS/2 keyboards and mice to HP 800/600/400 G3 Series desktops
• Attaching serial (RS‑232) devices such as barcode scanners, printers, or industrial equipment
• Maintaining legacy peripheral compatibility in business or industrial environments

Key specifications

• Model: HP 1VD82AA
• Output interfaces: PS/2, Serial (RS‑232)
• Form factor: internal PCIe interface card
• Dimensions: 80 mm (W) × 48 mm (D) × 24 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.0559 kg

How to use

Power down the HP business desktop and disconnect it from mains power. Open the chassis according to the service manual, install the HP 1VD82AA into an available PCIe slot and secure it in place. Reassemble the chassis and power on the system. Connect PS/2 devices or RS‑232 serial devices to the respective ports. Install any required drivers or configure serial port settings in the operating system as needed.

Recommendations

Use this internal interface card in systems compatible with HP 800/600/400 G3 Series to ensure proper mechanical fit and driver support. For serial communications, confirm baud rate, parity and flow control settings match the connected device. Avoid hot‑plugging PS/2 devices; connect them while the system is powered off for best results.