Can't Connect USB Devices.

[Chris]

Following a recent disaster which needed a new mobo,
processor, ram and a couple of other things, I can't
connect anything to the 4 onboard USB sockets but I can
connect to 2 PCI card based sockets.

If I try to connect anything when the PC is off, XP Pro
will not boot. If I connect anything while the O/S is
running, some very odd things happen. These include: -
the contents of 'My Computer' go missing, dialog boxes
get stuck and sometimes a blue screen with various errors
and a message saying that the system is dumping memory.

After re-booting the contents of 'My Computer' come back
but not in the same arrangement as they where.

The devices include: - A memory stick, a Logitech webcam,
an Aiptek camera/webcam/mass storage, ADSL modem.

The basic system is a socket A mobo, Athlon 2200, 748
RAM. O/S is XP Pro (SP1 & upto date).

I've tried re-installing from the mobo software, removing
and re-installing all USB things in device manager and a
few other things plus everything again in safe mode. The
BIOS is restored to defaults (optimum).

Any advice would be great.

Thanks.

Chris

[Sharon F]

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 06:23:01 -0700, Chris wrote:

> Following a recent disaster which needed a new mobo,
> processor, ram and a couple of other things, I can't
> connect anything to the 4 onboard USB sockets but I can
> connect to 2 PCI card based sockets.
>
> If I try to connect anything when the PC is off, XP Pro
> will not boot. If I connect anything while the O/S is
> running, some very odd things happen. These include: -
> the contents of 'My Computer' go missing, dialog boxes
> get stuck and sometimes a blue screen with various errors
> and a message saying that the system is dumping memory.
>
> After re-booting the contents of 'My Computer' come back
> but not in the same arrangement as they where.
>
> The devices include: - A memory stick, a Logitech webcam,
> an Aiptek camera/webcam/mass storage, ADSL modem.
>
> The basic system is a socket A mobo, Athlon 2200, 748
> RAM. O/S is XP Pro (SP1 & upto date).
>
> I've tried re-installing from the mobo software, removing
> and re-installing all USB things in device manager and a
> few other things plus everything again in safe mode. The
> BIOS is restored to defaults (optimum).
>
> Any advice would be great.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chris
>
>

Suggestions:
While setting XP up, do not overclock. Once everything is installed and if
you're into this kind of thing, then start fiddling with your motherboard
settings.

Is the power supply for the whole system rated adequately for the devices
your are running?

Check that USB is enabled on the board. Review schematics for a jumper you
may have missed and review settings in BIOS. Consult board manufacturer if
necessary. May have a bad board.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[Sharon F]

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 06:23:01 -0700, Chris wrote:

> Following a recent disaster which needed a new mobo,
> processor, ram and a couple of other things, I can't
> connect anything to the 4 onboard USB sockets but I can
> connect to 2 PCI card based sockets.
>
> If I try to connect anything when the PC is off, XP Pro
> will not boot. If I connect anything while the O/S is
> running, some very odd things happen. These include: -
> the contents of 'My Computer' go missing, dialog boxes
> get stuck and sometimes a blue screen with various errors
> and a message saying that the system is dumping memory.
>
> After re-booting the contents of 'My Computer' come back
> but not in the same arrangement as they where.
>
> The devices include: - A memory stick, a Logitech webcam,
> an Aiptek camera/webcam/mass storage, ADSL modem.
>
> The basic system is a socket A mobo, Athlon 2200, 748
> RAM. O/S is XP Pro (SP1 & upto date).
>
> I've tried re-installing from the mobo software, removing
> and re-installing all USB things in device manager and a
> few other things plus everything again in safe mode. The
> BIOS is restored to defaults (optimum).
>
> Any advice would be great.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chris
>
>

Suggestions:
While setting XP up, do not overclock. Once everything is installed and if
you're into this kind of thing, then start fiddling with your motherboard
settings.

Is the power supply for the whole system rated adequately for the devices
your are running?

Check that USB is enabled on the board. Review schematics for a jumper you
may have missed and review settings in BIOS. Consult board manufacturer if
necessary. May have a bad board.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP - Windows XP Shell/User