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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: Alundran on March 09, 2011, 12:58:30 am
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ok so iv got a little issue im using a Verbatim 2tb usb3 external hdd for all my files.
the problem is that windows doesnt recognise the drive when plugged in the usb 3 ports it just repeats a low pitch tone as though its bein unplugged repeatedly
Iv got the latest bios, drivers and firmware
Iv enabled usb 3 in bios
The drive works fine when plugged into a usb 2.0 port
Please someone talk me through setting the usb 3 up because im about 1 failed attempt away from taking a nice big hammer to this board
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Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.
From your description of the problem it would sound like a connector problem. Obviously the connector is working on the USB2.0 ports but is not making a good connection on the USB3.0 ports with the extra pins. It could be the cable (most likely) or the ports on either end.
I would suggest trying another USB3.0 cable as the first option.
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ill give it a go
new lead on order ill keep you posted
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Yes thanks. I am always interested in these USB3.0 issues as they are fairly new and only just seem to be coming to light. ;)
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well new cable came and problem is still not settled
any ideas?
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Well assuming hte drivers aren't faulty I would say it is time to RMA the motherboard as it would seem that the ports are duff(technical term)!
You will need to contact your retailer and arrange for a replacement/repair.
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just got board back from testing and they said the ports work fine so bought another usb 3 device and that works without a problem
so it must be my original usb 3 device
time to dig out the old faithful screwdriver and get the baby open
i suspect its the usb port on the drive so ill pick up a spare from maplins and see if that makes a difference
will keep you posted
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So it was the USB3.0 device after all. It is always good to know especially with these components as they are still in their infancy. ;)
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figured it out the device wasnt faulty after all
i just this minute looked at the ontroller utility and noticed a little check box to turn off power saving function
so i curiously checked it and applied the changes
low and behold the drive sprang into life and is working as it should :)
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Oh nice one! Thanks for keeping us updated on it anyway as I am sure that you are not the only one it's happened to. ;)