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Title: Wierd usb problem
Post by: somunny on September 11, 2008, 03:28:04 pm
I've had a separate powered usb hub in my cabinet for years to handle the inputs from the control panel.   Recently, I decided to purchase a usb expander that plugs into the header on the mobo and fits in one of the rear slots.

After I installed the unit and connected everything back up, I found that the trackball wouldn't work.  All buttong, joys and the spinner worked as they did before but no trackball.

Anyone have an idea as to why?

The usb unit I installed is powered via 5V.
Title: Re: Wierd usb problem
Post by: DaOld Man on September 11, 2008, 04:13:47 pm
Im taking it that you are using windows..
Did you check device manager, to make sure there is not a conflict?
You may have to go online and download latest usb drivers from Microsoft.
Title: Re: Wierd usb problem
Post by: kelemvor on September 11, 2008, 04:21:04 pm
Or try moving it to a different USB port in case something happened to the one you are using.
Title: Re: Wierd usb problem
Post by: somunny on September 11, 2008, 07:24:42 pm
Or try moving it to a different USB port in case something happened to the one you are using.

If you mean different headers on the mobo the, yes, I tried that same results.  If you mean moving the trakball to a different usb port, tried that also.  No go.

Im taking it that you are using windows..
Did you check device manager, to make sure there is not a conflict?
You may have to go online and download latest usb drivers from Microsoft.

Yep, Win XP.  I'll check the device manager and do some driver research.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Wierd usb problem
Post by: kelemvor on September 11, 2008, 08:24:07 pm
Take the new thing back out and see if it all goes back to normal...
Title: Re: Wierd usb problem
Post by: somunny on September 11, 2008, 08:40:11 pm
Take the new thing back out and see if it all goes back to normal...

I had to hook it back up as it was initially so I could play!  ;D

The usb expander works with all the other inputs (buttons, joys and spinners) so it seems to be functioning okay with the exception of the trackball.