david76saul
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Bought a New Case, Transferred all components to New Case But USB ports DONT WORK!
I bought a new pc case and decided i would have a shot at putting it in place myself. I thought everything was ok however when i booted up my pc none of the usb mouse or keyboard ports were working! The new case has usb in the front also but they didnt work either!! i have no clue as to why this has happened, it might be a common problem, could somebody help me? Thanks David Saul
Ps the sound ports both in the front and back however did work.
Ps the sound ports both in the front and back however did work.
David75saul, It sounds like it might be a driver issue. Can I get clarification, are the PS2 mouse, and PS2 Keyboard ports working? What operating system are you using? If a windows version, have you looked in device manager to see if there are any unknow devices installed that could be your USB controller?
For USB in the front - have you correctly connected them to motherboard? Sometimes there is more than one way to connect them. Also, where did you plug USB keyboard and mouse - into motherboard slots or not?
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no the ps2 ports dont work. im using winXP. i cant look at anything cos the mouse and keyboard wont work! i connected the front usb to the motherboard under the usb 45 (or similar) heading. and finally yes i connected the usb mouse/keyboard to the motherboards usb.
I suggest you reset the BIOS, because a non-working PS/2 port is an indication of a serious problem. If you put the motherboard in yourself, take it out and let it sit on a piece of wood or cardboard - it may be shorting on the case.
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How do i reset the BIOS exactly? What is BIOS for that matter?
The BIOS is a basic program that tells your computer how to boot, using what devices, etc. With the mother board should have come a manual, in the manual it will explain how to reset BIOS. It is usually a small jumper that you have to move. And I agree with Callandor, it sounds like your shorting out somehow. Pull the motherboard out and make sure there are no extra screws or peices of metal touching the motherboard except where the screwholes are.
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Incorrect USB connections can pull down the ps2 ports. Unplug all USB connections from the mobo and see if your ps2's work then. Take care - incorrectly pinned usb connections can destroy any devices plugged into them. The correct pinouts will be described in your mobo manual.
Chris B
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Thanks for all your help but i dont have a mobo manual! i decided just to buy a pci usb card and now my comp works fine cos i use 1 usb port for mouse/keyboard! However do you think i should have a go at reseting the BIOS/taking out mobo battery and seein if that works, or is that to risky for first timers? anyhow one last thing totally off the subject... do you guys know were i can purchase some black floppy and cd drive bezels (covers)??? thanks again. D.Saul
Taking out the battery should not be risky, and getting the PS/2 port to work would be nice.
Black bezel: http://www.shentech.com/lifflunbebl.html
Black bezel: http://www.shentech.com/lifflunbebl.html
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Thanks again Callandor il give it a shot! Peace!