[Eug-lug] SATA Tech Question

Ben Barrett stircrazyben at gmail.com
Mon Dec 11 06:55:38 PST 2006


No, just front-panel vs. back-panel USB ports -- I'd hope they're all
2.0(depends on your mobo), but,
I think some of the problems I expereienced were wiring problems, grounding
issues.
Might be some broad Via/USB problems like Mr. O also suggested though :)

   Ben




On 12/11/06, Brian Gallagher <baggab at pacinfo.com> wrote:
>
> Are you referring to USB 2.0?  Just because the device list shows 2.0
> Enhanced does not mean it is at every USB port.  True?  How do you test
> for 2.0; plug in a digital camera or thumb drive and a stop watch?
>
> Brian
>
> Ben Barrett wrote:
> > Might make a difference whether you use the front-panel or back-panel
> > USB ports --
> > echoing what Mr. O said, I've seen strange issues with USB on the Via
> > mobo's as well;
> > some to the point where touching the front-panel USB port (say,
> > beginning to insert a thumbdrive or cable!)
> > hard-rebooted the system.  Thought something was not grounded
> > correctly, but have seen that on a number
> > of systems, along with non-reboot problems of usability.  I'm sure not
> > all are doomed, though :)
> >
> >     Ben
> >
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