Via Epia Mii10000 USB

**buurin** · 06-28-2006, 12:43 PM

The PCMCIA USB is a really good idea. Thanks.

I haven't tried to delete the USB stuff from device manager yet. Honestly I have little hope that will work but I will give it a shot before I buy anything.

Thanks again everyone.

**Tidder** · 06-28-2006, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by buurin

Where in the world can I get USB ports to connect to the onboard jumper pins usually used to connect to front panel usb ports?

That seems like my only option.

http://meritline.stores.yahoo.net/dualusbrecto.html

Originally Posted by buurin

One more thing... I took readings of the usb pins on the mobo for front panel usb and they are @ 5V...

I was too scared to try to take a reading from the actual usb port. I had a feeling my probe would short out the 5V to the USB casing(assuming it is grounded?)

Get a usb cable and cut it, then strip the wires inside and test with that.

**buurin** · 06-28-2006, 03:56 PM

Tidder aka "The man with all the answers..."

The USB receptacle is a cheaper solution than the PCMCIA card... I just dont know if my onboard USB pins work.

Looks like I now have a nice set of backup plans if I cant get my rear-USB to work. I was getting really bummed about the situation, so I appreciate all the great ideas.

Thanks

**Tidder** · 06-28-2006, 04:00 PM

Sometimes I have the answers... it seems today is one of those days.

**88Vette** · 06-28-2006, 04:32 PM

If the USB is not working due to software/drivers issues it won't matter if you plug into the pins on the board and run a new USB jack/header it still won't work.

If it is the actual USB connector on the rear then yes, this add on idea would work.
I've never seen a USB connector on a motherboard go bad though...

**Tidder** · 06-28-2006, 06:54 PM

I think he's wanting to see if the back ports are jacked or not. Usually there are 2 ports per controller, maybe one of the controllers on the mobo is wasted. From the sound of it, that's what it is. The controller for the back usb ports is effed up. Sounds like he still is getting power back there, just no data. So, good test would be to check the other usb ports via the mobo header.

**88Vette** · 06-28-2006, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Tidder

I think he's wanting to see if the back ports are jacked or not. Usually there are 2 ports per controller, maybe one of the controllers on the mobo is wasted. From the sound of it, that's what it is. The controller for the back usb ports is effed up. Sounds like he still is getting power back there, just no data. So, good test would be to check the other usb ports via the mobo header.

Yep!
Sounds like a plan!
It sucks when you have just one thing not working right!

**buurin** · 06-28-2006, 09:00 PM

Okay so I bought a USB receptacle and connected it to the mobo pins and it worked...

I was unaware there are to USB controllers... So either my physical port is messed up or one of my controllers is messed up.. Either way this gets me back up and running which was top priority..

I'll probably do some further investigation soon.

Thanks again.
B

**Tidder** · 06-29-2006, 01:31 AM

Cool beans, at least somethin works.

**edd189** · 07-22-2006, 03:52 PM

I have the same problem w/ my back USB ports. On my bluetooth device, the light is bright for maybe 1/10th second and then it goes dim.

The problem started when I somehow managed to short the 5VDC to ground. There was a nice bright flash followed by some smoke. It looks like Ive burnt a resistor or diode out. Neither of the back port USBs work. I just ordered an adapter to try to get the front USBs working.