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  1. No Hands

    Question Ongoing issue with USB ports ?

    Hi there, I've had an ongoing issue with my usb ports for what must be 2 years now, and i've just kind of dealt with it but i'm curious as to whether theres a fix or not. So for a long while i've had this situation where my USB ports will sometimes randomly cut off, it could be one of them...
  2. D

    Question MSI B650M Project Zero USB-C port power output

    This stuff is making my head spin. The rear IO on the MSI B650M Project Zero has 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C. I want to know how many watts this port outputs, because I want to know if I can use it to power a USB hub that will power a Creative Sound Blaster GS3 speaker, a Presonus Audiobox 26c, a...
  3. P

    Question Laptop freezes sometimes, and complains about a USB port ?

    I bought a "refurbished" HP laptop with Ryzen 5 processor a while back. Yes, I know "refurbished" means it was used. It came with minimal resources, so I replaced the RAM with new Crucial sticks and replaced the SSD with a new Samsung 970 EVO. I run Devuan Linux on it. Every now and then the...
  4. B

    Question USB-C to USB-A Adapter / HDMI to USB Adapter

    Need help to post the thread in the correct list. Please, apologies if it is in the wrong one. I am looking for a very good USB-C to USB-A (preferably 3.2 or, at least 3.1/3.0) adapter. I understand that the transfer speed in USB-C is higher than USB-A (3.2), so it will low the transfer speed...
  5. YannP13

    Question Secure Boot causing Blue Screen // USB Ports unusable for USB key

    Hi everyone, I'm new here 2 things first : I'm not English and I'll try to resume. FIRST ISSUE : So, when I turn on Secure Boot on my click BIOS (MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC, BIOS Version E7B85AMS.1H1), with TPM 2.0 on, I can't restart my computer because it always causing me a Blue Screen...
  6. Baldovin

    Question I can't disable USB Mass Storage using Windows GPE or Registry Editor ?

    I have a Windows PC which must have USB mass storage disabled. I have gone into Group Policy Editor (Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Removable Storage Access) and enabled all three removable disk policies which deny R,W,X access. I have enabled the policy to deny...
  7. C

    Question NAS type HDD in an USB box

    Hello all. I wanna do an external HDD for my back up using an internal HDD inside a USB box Is it possible to put a NAS type HDD inside a box with a USB connector to my computer? Will it be reliable like a normal HDD inside the same USB box?
  8. YaSsEr16

    Question Suddenly all usb ports stopped working and i dont know why?

    So suddenly all usb ports on the motherboard stopped working but the more wierd is that they work great only on bios. I have tried to change the windows several times (win 7 , 10), and made sure that they are enabled from bios settings but still not working. Anyone can help? The motherboard...
  9. R

    Question Card reader that supports SD card lock mode ?

    did anyone ever using this card reader? the model is ugreen 50540 is that card reader support lock mode on the SDcard? i have a problem to find card reader that really support lock mode on SDcard i already bought 3 Card Reader from domestic brand to international brand like this ugreen model...
  10. F

    Question Windows sometimes does not see new USB devices and hangs during shutdown/restart.

    Hello! I have a rare issue with the system not seeing any new USB devices (as if they are not connected at all, not even the device connected sound) and hanging on "Shutting down" screen 100% of the time when that happens, resulting in a BSOD a few minutes later (DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE...
  11. O

    Question Lenovo ThinkStation P500 USB issues ?

    Hello ! I am sorry if I haven t posted in the right category ! A few days ago i have got a Lenovo ThinkStation for really cheap (around 130 euro ) Specs : Cpu : E5-2690v3 Ram: 64 gb ddr4 ecc (in dual channel but i will plan a future upgrade ) Psu:490w gold oem It was cheap because it came...
  12. J

    Question Midi device frequently disconnects and shows as 'not recognised' in Windows, but it works fine on Linux ?

    I have a Novation Launchpad MK II MIDI Controller, and the USB port on it is slightly inconsistent. If I wiggle it, it will disconnect for a moment. On Windows, this causes a complete disconnect, and when I reconnect, Windows says it's 'not recognised', and device manager shows "device...
  13. mesopoor

    Question Back usb 3.2 ports are extremely slow compared to front on new motherboard.

    The back usb were working fine on my old motherboard but in the new one speed is super slow. I have provided pictures of an external hdd connected to both front and back panel. View: https://imgur.com/4PhLDeO View: https://imgur.com/a/8d4lUuW I tried installing all drivers from...
  14. Ruwaid123

    Question Upgraded to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D now USB devices seem to randomly disconnect

    I've updated BIOS and attempted to change PCI slots to Gen 3 But devices still randomly disconnect It seems like a few of the ports go down at once. Iv gone to my ASUS bios and changed PCIEX16 mode to Gen 3 and Gen 4 PCIEEX1_1 Mode to Gen 3 PCIEEX1_2 Mode to Gen 3 Seems to disconnect even more...
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    Question all of my usb ports don't work, cant use mouse

    all my usb ports don't work. I have tried multiple mouses, one port connects for a few seconds at a certain angle but stops again - how do i fix this?? is there any bluetooth like mouses that don't require anything plugging in? not having a mouse is honestly unbearable it limits a lot i can do...
  16. B

    Question Corsair Vengeance K65: What parts are required to replace the USB Mini-B cable assembly?

    Hello I am looking for a replacement USB Mini-B cable assembly for the Corsair Vengeance K65. Sadly, 3/5 pins connecting the internal USB Mini-B female have snapped off. Photographs of the broken part can be found here...
  17. S

    Question Can I add a USB-A Wifi 6 PC Wifi extender adapter to my car?

    My car has USB-A and USB-C female ports. Can I buy something like this...
  18. Q

    Question An "Unknown USB Device" keeps disconnecting and reconnecting ?

    I've been having this problem a few months, just had it muted in system sounds as it had no impact, but it lags my Elden Ring everytime it happens so now its a problem.. The images are here: View: https://imgur.com/a/3jkzbyU The first screenshot is my Event Viewer but I'm unsure if it has...
  19. dayanv5

    Question 3.5 Inch IDE from motherboard to USB hub output ?

    Hello guys , i have 2 old CNC machines , that have floppy disk outputs(bays),and i want to have usb outputs to them , the question is , is there any way i can find an adapter or something that can connects from the 34 pin IDE pata or how it`s called from my motherboard to an output usb(mother)...
  20. A

    Question USB over current caused by faulty dualshock controller - is it recoverable?

    A few weeks ago a usb port on my front panel suddenly caused an over current error. I thus disconnected the front panel usb header on my motherboard and continued on, not bothering to figure out the cause behind it.. Today i decided to use my dualshock 4 controller again after a couple weeks of...
  21. cgash3

    Question USB glitch when screen sharing ?

    So, I just bought a new 4080 Super GPU and installed it. I also got a new LG UltraGear 27GR93U-B monitor. Now, I can work with 3D, I can game at 4K, 144Hz without any issues. However, the second I share my screen via any software (Google Meet, Teams, Discord, etc.) all my USB devices begin...
  22. S

    Question What is the name of this port from my car's dashcam?

    This cable is used to power my car's Garmin dashcam: https://ibb.co/QYz9BTS However the other end of this cable is blocking my car's wireless charging pad when this cable is plugged into the dashcam so I can't wirelessly charge my iphone at the same time. So I am thinking about buying a...
  23. N

    Question Keyboard stops working because Generic USB Hub and Bluetooth Adapter get disconnected ?

    Please help. My few month old legion 5 pro’s keyboard keeps randomly disconnecting, and when it does, I’ve noticed Generic Usb Hub (Port_#0001.Hub_#0003) gets disconnected, as well as my Realtek Bluetooth Adapter (also on Port_#0001) I am trying to identify if those two are randomly...
  24. D

    Question Why does this GigaByte A320M-S2H not show a POST screen, but boots from Hiren's Boot USB?

    Hi Peeps, I've looked at this: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/gigabyte-z590-will-not-display-post-bios-screens-but-loads-direct-into-windows-even-after-cmos-reset.3728985/#post-22484727 and this...
  25. Dasa

    Question Testing USB drive reliability with h2testw ?

    Hello all, I wanted to test a used 16GB Kingston Data Traveler 101 G2 (DT101G2) that shows as 14.4GB I had a feeling (memory) that this exact drive might be too flaky for win image installation, so I found h2testw, since it writes and verify data, exactly what I want. Once test started, I got...
  26. H

    Question Too many USB devices causes BT to disconnect. Install Expansion Card?

    I have a lot of USB devices plugged in to my desktop computer, including a video capture device, and this is causing disruption on my bluetooth-connected keyboard. Yes, to my surprise, I discovered that USB and BT devices share the same underlying bus. My BT keyboard kept disconnecting and...
  27. jameli

    Question Can I plug a docking station to a USB-C 2.0 port to have video output?

    I have an Acer Aspire 5 (model N18Q13), and I would like to use two monitors with it. However, I ran to some problems when I found out that my USB-C apparently does not support video output. This laptop has one 3.1 USB, two 2.01 USB, and one 2.0 USB-C, none of them supports video output...
  28. HarryDrews

    Question Options for Intel-based Z790 Board that prefer USB Port direct to CPU?

    Hello SIRS!! I recently built a gaming PC, and noticed that I experience (what feel like) differing latency on Scuf controller, depending on which USB port I use AND how many of the other USB ports are occupied. I've recently discovered that all of my USB Ports go through the chipset instead...
  29. DeeBeeSee

    Question USB devices only work in bios and recovery environment

    So recently I had this issue where the USB devices only would work in the Bios and recovery environment, but then it's sorta fixed itself. But it is back, and it started when I plugged in a new keyboard and mouse - therefore o found out that the old one still works, but how do I make it so I can...
  30. R

    Question Freshly built PC boots up, ram light on, USB ports not working at all

    I am so embarassed to post this. I need urgent help, and thank you in advance! - PC is freshly built, I think some "mulex" connections i may have done wrong, case vents are on, all leds/rgbs are on, CPU AIO is on (with leds lit), but RAM light from mobo is also on and NO usb is...
  31. H

    Question USB devices dropping out, possible issues with powered USB hub?

    I am experiencing an issue where my devices, when plugged into seemingly any powered usb hub, will drop out, repeat inputs, etc. E.G.: keyboard will repeat a letter until i hit another key. With some of the hubs I've tried, external hard drives will drop out and Windows will report that it can't...
  32. E

    Question 3 Displays running off USB? Is it possible?

    Hi! There is loads of usb "GPU" adapters out there. Now i wonder, if it is possible to use three 1080p 60hz adapters, and use them for multimedia displays (Gaming wont be done on these displays, so latency wont be a problem.) The main problem is, that my pc is 6m+ away from me, and running usb...
  33. das_stig

    Question Audio Sockets

    So, at some point in the future, my AM4 will be replaced, and this got me thinking, is it not time we removed the audio sockets from motherboards and cases. They have served their purpose from the infancy of audio on PC's but surely, we should now move on to something better, now this may be USB...
  34. Calab

    Question USB3 RTL9210A NVME RGB enclosure - no RGB

    I have a USB 3 NVME enclosure that is supposed to have RGB functionality. The hardware ID I get from Windows is USB\VID_0BDA&PID_9210&REV_F001 The only color I see is red, and it blinks while being accessed. Does anyone know of a firmware that I could install to restore the RGB functionality?
  35. P

    Question Help identifying parts

    Hello friends, I would like help identifying a computer hardware part and/or locating where to buy it. I used to have a great place here in Brooklyn called CablesOnline (even though the name says online, they had a great shop in Bay Ridge). However, I need to be pointed in the correct direction...
  36. whatelsematters

    Question Intermittent Keyboard USB Error - "Device Not Recognized"

    Hey team, need some help I'm at a loss- can't seem to get this one figured out. I've got multiple keyboards (both tested in other machines, no errors or weirdness at all) that stop working randomly in Windows. Or at least, mostly randomly. I get a Windows "Device Not Recognized" error, even if...
  37. CherriesNeedsHelp

    Question I spilled a bit of soda on the top vent of my PC, now it doesn't recognize two USBs

    I spilled a small bit of soda on the top of my PC, since it was so little I used compressed air to push it out before it would drip and damage anything. It sounds stupid but it was the first thing that came to mind. It seemed like nothing had changed and it was running fine until my computer...
  38. T

    Question Motherboard USB C not working suddenly

    Motherboard - Z790 Aorus Pro X Windows 11 I have a Razer keyboard that requires both a USB and USB type C connection. It has been working fine, but all of a sudden today, the keyboard is not responding. No lights, no input, nothing. I unplugged both cables and tried on the another USB and USB...
  39. E

    Question USB 10 pin connector on motherboard

    Can I just cut off the extra pin on the motherboard or is there an adapter of some sort so I can connect my cases USB thanks Ed
  40. V

    Question DAC broke my USB ports

    Hi, Two of my USB ports are no longer working after I used them to connect the DAC from my SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless headset. They worked just fine for weeks, but then out of nowhere the power to all USB's seems to cut and all my USB devices stop working for like 5 seconds. This happened...