Thanks, KACI, what I am doing is using the older SSD which has Windows 7 as OS. Fortunately, I just unplugged it when I installed a newer and larger SSD. I am booted up on that older SSD. It seems...

This is an update of a very dynamic situation:

I am running Windows 7 based on an SSD drive that I had kept. Everything is working. I am now in the process of downloading all the Windows Updates...

Appreciate all who are trying to help. I have the manual for the motherboard before me and see these USB connectors: "USB 3.0 connector (20 pin USB3_34)" I am using this to the backplate. Then I...

Yes, thanks. I do have that backplate installed and have tried it, but I appreciate the configuration suggestions you have made. I will try that---but see my post above about my using Windows 7.

I...

Yes, I have a Logitech set and a Microsoft set. Same result for both.

UPDATE: I do find a PS2 to PCIE card, but it ships from China and might be weeks enroute.

Here is what I am doing now, but...

Thanks, Gas, for your timely response. Let me update my situation (as of half hour ago) then raise a question about your suggested solution.

UPDATE: Bad news, indeed. The part of ordered turned...

I am now in this deep hole for three days. Just to make clear my situation. Windows 10 upgrade from Windows 7.All went well. After installf8 , without any problem, Windows 10 loaded up. All my icons,...