ZIV HDD USBNET and WinXP
Hello there:
I have a 10GB USB 1.1 ZIV USBNET storage drive that worked fine under Win2000 but won't work with my XP. I have the installation disk and the system finds it and installs it but it won't start. Device Manager says there's Code 10 error in starting the device.
Here're some references to this disk:
www.usbnet.co.kr
www.anypakusa.com
I downloaded the drivers from these site too and installed them - same effect.
Did anyone have any experience with these storage ZIVs working with XP at all?
Thanks.
S.
I have a 10GB USB 1.1 ZIV USBNET storage drive that worked fine under Win2000 but won't work with my XP. I have the installation disk and the system finds it and installs it but it won't start. Device Manager says there's Code 10 error in starting the device.
Here're some references to this disk:
www.usbnet.co.kr
www.anypakusa.com
I downloaded the drivers from these site too and installed them - same effect.
Did anyone have any experience with these storage ZIVs working with XP at all?
Thanks.
S.
nobus
is in the bios the correct boot priority selected?
I dont have experience with the drive, but maybe the problem occured because you dont give it power by using its power supply?
you shouldn't really need to install a driver for a usb flash storage device in XP.
What happens if you remove the device then remove the driver.
Restart the pc and reinsert the usb flash drive, does it request a device driver?
What happens if you remove the device then remove the driver.
Restart the pc and reinsert the usb flash drive, does it request a device driver?
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To Crocco:
it doesn't have a power supply; it powers from the computer via USB.
To IanTh:
It's not a flash or compact memory drive - it's a ZIV drive. If you checked those links I gave you above, you'll see what I mean.
To Nobus:
I'm not sure it's the BIOS. THere's no USB device there to sequence, but I'll check.
it doesn't have a power supply; it powers from the computer via USB.
To IanTh:
It's not a flash or compact memory drive - it's a ZIV drive. If you checked those links I gave you above, you'll see what I mean.
To Nobus:
I'm not sure it's the BIOS. THere's no USB device there to sequence, but I'll check.
well I have a 30gb laptop hdd in a usb2 external device which is similar and that requires no driver
so I will say this
usb storage devices do not need drivers under xp! XP nativly supports these devices
so I will say this
usb storage devices do not need drivers under xp! XP nativly supports these devices
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Everyone:
I found the solution and this time - unexpected. Looks like WinXP had a problem with the ZIV HDD for the latter was connected via a 3-port USB hub. Somehow, when I connected it directly into the USB, it all became friendly and Win recognized ZIV. However:
1. I had to disconnect my floppy drive from direct to the hub (I have just 2 direct USBs) and it still worked;
2. I had to format ZIV as Win still wouldn't open it.
After formatting there seems to be no problem.
Also, to Nobus:
I followed your link, but my Device Manager somehow didn't show any Ports (COM or LPT or whatever). Another surprise?
Thanks all
S
I found the solution and this time - unexpected. Looks like WinXP had a problem with the ZIV HDD for the latter was connected via a 3-port USB hub. Somehow, when I connected it directly into the USB, it all became friendly and Win recognized ZIV. However:
1. I had to disconnect my floppy drive from direct to the hub (I have just 2 direct USBs) and it still worked;
2. I had to format ZIV as Win still wouldn't open it.
After formatting there seems to be no problem.
Also, to Nobus:
I followed your link, but my Device Manager somehow didn't show any Ports (COM or LPT or whatever). Another surprise?
Thanks all
S
Good for you ! but if you do not mention that it is connected to a hub, we cannot comment on it. I have said this already here several times : we still do not have a crystal ball here.
Now, if your device manager does not show any ports, you should install or upgrade your motherboard drivers.
You can also try with the New Hardware button and look if it detects it.
If you post your motherboard model, we can look up your drivers
Now, if your device manager does not show any ports, you should install or upgrade your motherboard drivers.
You can also try with the New Hardware button and look if it detects it.
If you post your motherboard model, we can look up your drivers
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That's because I forgot all about the hub, it's just hanging in there with 1-2 spare ports and I connect stuff into it.
My Add New Hardware sees the ZIV all right.
How do I check the motherboard version? It's a Dell.
My Add New Hardware sees the ZIV all right.
How do I check the motherboard version? It's a Dell.
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>>> but my Device Manager somehow didn't show any Ports (COM or LPT or whatever <<< Do they show now, after the Add new hardware ?
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Yes, ZIV had been formatted before, but it was FAT32, probably Win didn't like it.
You could be right about the power though: ZIV takes more than FDD.
You could be right about the power though: ZIV takes more than FDD.
Yes thats a common problem with most hubs as they do not transmit anything like 500Ma that motherboard usb ports do
it actually more like 100Ma
So your problem is resolved is it?
it actually more like 100Ma
So your problem is resolved is it?
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To IanTh:
Yes, there's no more problem with ZIV.
To Nobus:
No, my Device Manager still doesn't show any ports. Is this a problem now?
Yes, there's no more problem with ZIV.
To Nobus:
No, my Device Manager still doesn't show any ports. Is this a problem now?
strange; you did check under view show hidden devices ? in device manager?
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I did. It shows hidden. All that I have under "P" is PCMCIA and Processors
What model of mobo do you have? are the drivers installed?
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Excuse my ignorance: what's "mobo"?
motherboard!
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where do i check the version?
come on guys, i'm a rookie here.
come on guys, i'm a rookie here.
Should be on the motherboard sometimes underneath
Ask the retailer
when pc boots up there is a very quick falsh of a string that identifies the motherboard
Ask the retailer
when pc boots up there is a very quick falsh of a string that identifies the motherboard
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You kidding me! I have a Dell laptop and I don't feel like opening the casing just for that, it's under warranty. At boot time, I can only see the BIOS version.
So there's no indiication in the system settings somewhere?
So there's no indiication in the system settings somewhere?
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Nobus:
Thanks, that's a cool utility. Here's what it says re mobo:
Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium 4A, 3056 MHz (23 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell Inspiron 5150
Motherboard Chipset Intel Montara-PM i852PM
System Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/29/04)
Thanks, that's a cool utility. Here's what it says re mobo:
Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium 4A, 3056 MHz (23 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell Inspiron 5150
Motherboard Chipset Intel Montara-PM i852PM
System Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/29/04)
Then, register here, and download the drivers :
http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
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Oh, I know this site, go there often.
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All updated. I wasn't too far outdated though, just video & com drivers. Mobo was fine.
Rebooted and Device Man still doesn't show Ports.
Huh, bummer.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Rebooted and Device Man still doesn't show Ports.
Huh, bummer.
Any ideas?
Thanks
I think you should close this and start a new thread with that specific problem now
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I see. OK.
Thanks.
Thanks.
but give out the point here mind you
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I know. I was never stingy. Though there hasn't been a real solution to the problem, I'll split the points anyways