[wadeb_21]

I get no exist on that article...do you mean they really fessed up to this issue? I'm stunned. I had a dell dimension 8100 on my workbench for a week trying to resolve an issue with the stupid thing not working with a printer.

Dell blamed Lexmark
Lexmark blamed Dell
Both blamed Microsoft

So do you think I should actually give the patch a try or is that negative? Thanks

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Consider this...go to devicemanager, and double click on each USB ROOT HUB...go to POEWR MANAGEMENT and UNCHECK "allow windows to shut this device down to save power"

Alright thanks, I will give it a try and let you know what the outcome is.

[wadeb_21]

Consider this...go to devicemanager, and double click on each USB ROOT HUB...go to POEWR MANAGEMENT and UNCHECK "allow windows to shut this device down to save power"

Alright thanks, I will give it a try and let you know what the outcome is.

[gerryf]

I could not download that patch...could you? I get file not found

[dsenette]

also...while you're in the properties screen for the root hubs...plug something in and check the power tab....you should find one of the hubs showing a device..even if windows isn't detecting the device...if the hub is working it should register a power draw on the port

[wadeb_21]

I could not download that patch...could you? I get file not found

I wasn't able to get it either I get the same thing "page not found".

[wadeb_21]

also...while you're in the properties screen for the root hubs...plug something in and check the power tab....you should find one of the hubs showing a device..even if windows isn't detecting the device...if the hub is working it should register a power draw on the port

While I was in the properties screen I actually plugged in the floppy disk drive and it doesn't show anything like its not reading it or something. I also did what gerrf told me to do and that didn't help either. Are we running out of options, I think this PC is just jacked, but everything else runs fine on this machine except the USB ports.

[computerwiz12890]

I found that stuff after a quick search. It must have been an old article, since the links aren't working. I didn't even click on them to see if they worked. I'll do some more researching...

[wadeb_21]

I found that stuff after a quick search. It must have been an old article, since the links aren't working. I didn't even click on them to see if they worked. I'll do some more researching...

Thanks allot I really appreciate it.

[gerryf]

how many usb ports are there?

Did you try them all? Many machines have two controllers, each controlling 2 to 4 ports...you might try the others.

Also, if I recall, this machine has a front usb port on the bottom (this is from memory, can't swear by it)...work there?

[wadeb_21]

how many usb ports are there?

Did you try them all? Many machines have two controllers, each controlling 2 to 4 ports...you might try the others.

Also, if I recall, this machine has a front usb port on the bottom (this is from memory, can't swear by it)...work there?

The machine has 8 ports, I have tried all 8. It does have ports in the front of the machine.

[gerryf]

i can see the drive not working, as it requires 5volts of electricity, but a mouse should work under any usb port....has anything ever been plugged into this PCs usb ports and worked?

[wadeb_21]

i can see the drive not working, as it requires 5volts of electricity, but a mouse should work under any usb port....has anything ever been plugged into this PCs usb ports and worked?

Actually I don't think I have ever plugged any USB devices into it before.

[gerryf]

that's not encouraging...could have had a bad controller all along

http://support.dell....=2&fileid=91373

you can try downloading the newest bios...cannot hurt,may not help

[wadeb_21]

that's not encouraging...could have had a bad controller all along

http://support.dell....=2&fileid=91373

you can try downloading the newest bios...cannot hurt,may not help

Cool I'll give it a try and let you know what happens. I really appreciate that help, thanks.

[Jack123]

Wadeb 21 – [USB Ports not working]
1st Feb 2006

Appears that the USB Ports are not connected and/or Enabled –

1st Verify that the USB Controller is Enabled -
1- Enter Setup
2- Navigate to – [Integrated Peripherals] Settings
3- Set/Verify – [USB Controller] – To – [Enabled]

2nd Verify that the USB Ports have the Power Jumpers Properly installed – There should be a set of Jumpers for each Pair of USB Ports – These supply the +5 Volt for each pair – They are either set for [+5] or [+5SB] – but may also be missing –

3rd Front Ports usually have a Connector/Header Assembly & Cable Assembly to wire the Front USB Ports – In many cases – it is wired wrong or is missing –

Usually Dell uses Intel Boards – I do not have documentation for these jumpers – but they are generally marked in sets of 2 – Like USB12 for [Set 1 & 2] – USB 34 for [Set 3 &4] – USB 56 for [Set 5 & 6]

The Jumpers are either set to [+5V] for Normal or to [+5SB] for [Wake UP] – which will require the Wake Up Feature to be Enabled in BIOS Settings –

The rear USB Jumper Sets should be located on the Motherboard near the Rear USB Ports – I do not have documentation – but it is rather straight forward –

I personally do not like Dell – because they generally make – [Own Dell Standards] – Maybe someone has this documentation & can share it with you -

Jack123