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Z97X-SOC USB I/O power

Z97X-SOC USB I/O power
« on: June 11, 2015, 11:40:22 am »
I've just built my first PC with the Z97X-SOC. Everything seems to be running smoothly, however when I connect my mouse and keyboard to the rear I/O, windows keeps disconnecting then reconnecting my keyboard.

It's a Max Keyboard Blackbird with two USB 2.0 feedthroughs and backlights. It's perfectly stable when using the front I/O on the case and is also stable when I turn off the keyboard backlights.

Therefore I think its a power problem with the motherboards rear I/O.

Does anyone have an explanation or solution to this?

Thanks.

Tiger

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Re: Z97X-SOC USB I/O power
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2015, 02:39:32 pm »
Max recommends using a USB hub with external power supply.

Rosewill RHUB-210 USB 2.0 4-Port Hub with Power Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182056
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