external HD

LudeAtude · 04-30-2004, 11:31 AM

who here is using an external HD to transfer files. and of these people who here has a via MB. i am having problems with this. for some reason the usb mass storage device file is invalid and the usb to ide file. this HD works fine on my xp laptop, but doesnt work on my xp pro carpc. i need some help please.

gospeed.racer · 04-30-2004, 01:47 PM

I have a 60gb 16mb cache Toshiba in a usb case and it works fine with my M board.

What happens when you try to connect it? Mine NEEDS a lot of power, it has 2 usb connectors to try to draw more power from the board. My via doesnt have much usb action going on, but if you have a few devices, you may just not have enough power to power up the drive. Try externally powering the usb, or try one of the other usb ports. May help?

LudeAtude · 04-30-2004, 01:54 PM

figured it out. i think it was tryin to assign 2 drivers. so i disabled the 1 i knew wasnt right. works now.