WizzKid Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hey Guys,Well today I got my custom made computer (finally), with a few problems, I managed to sort most of them out, mainly driver support.I have got four front USB 2.0 on my case but when I plug something in, they do not work:Do you have any idea why? I dont really know where to start looking for drivers, as I thought USB was a standard thing, and I have 8 USB's at the back of the computer, which all work fine!Anyone any ideas?Thanks,WizzKidP.S. Heres my PC Spec if this helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I am going to move this post to PC Support. This is a more appropriate spot and it will get better attention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WizzKid Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ok thanks ,Didnt realize I was in the wrong place! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Are the front USB ports wired to the motherboard or a PCI card? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WizzKid Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I assume so, as the company that built the PC didnt saying anything about not plugging them in...I will check in the morning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kochcast Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I assume so, as the company that built the PC didnt saying anything about not plugging them in...I will check in the morning!Yeah if a company did them than im assuming that there wired to the mobo so you might want to check if the jummpers are loose or if the correct pin settings are there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sethook Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Did you see if your mobo supports internal USB connections? Most do but some don't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WizzKid Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey Guys,Well I just opened my PC up and everything is neatly wired, I followed the wires from the USB and there connected to something (im not great at hardware), all of the other plugs work, headphone and microphone jack, firewire.So could this be a driver problem?ThanksWizzKidP.S. I not sure if the mobo has internal USB support, how would I know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 If it is plugged into an internal USB header it definitely has support. That does not sound like a driver problem. More then likely all the USB on that computer is being controlled by the same controller(same driver). Since some are working, that would imply your drivers are installed properly. You could take a look in the device manger and see if you have any problems, they may show up as "yellow". You more then likely have two internal headers, you could try plugging your front usb cable into the other one. If that does not work, you should have the company replace the bad part. It could be either the motherboard or the front usb jack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garmanma Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'm sorting out some USB issues at this moment, also. Quick fix is to add a USB PCI add-on card. This site is very informative, you have to poke around in it somewhat:http://www.usbman.com/Make sure Windows Updates are current. Due to licensing agreements, you can only get USB drivers from the computer or motherboard mfg. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sceeter32 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Hello! If you look on your motherboard somewhere there should be 2 or 3 plug type that says USB_01 USB_02 that are sometimes yellow. These are used for your front usb ports on your case. Now look for any kind of wires that have many pins, as sometimes the cords are marked USB. Take a look and see as maybe the shop forgot to hook the front usbs up.Good luckSceeter32 Edited February 1, 2008 by sceeter32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Check the Bios for enable/disable USB setting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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