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| 579375 | 2007-08-11 03:39:00 | Hi all Just upgraded my RAM, PSU & Graphics card (I am so proud of myself :nerd: ) (I also cut out the grill over my rear case fan, cut out grille and installed a new front intake fan with filter, and cleaned the filth out of the case........ gosh I can hardly hear it running now....... wonder why ;) ) However something strange did happen when I booted up. Two of my USB devices spat the dummy and appeared as new hardware...... They were my web cam and my UPS. I re-installed the software for the cam and it runs fine but the UPS software keeps telling me it cant contact the UPS. I have checked all the connections and even tried swapping the USB's around.....:confused: Why would it do this? I used the configure settings and tried to detect the UPS but still no luck. The UPS is a Powerware 5110 and the software is LANSafe. It has been working fine for months. Anyone know what to do?? Many thanks Meg |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 579376 | 2007-08-11 03:57:00 | None of those upgrades should have upset your usb. I assume you're using Windows... if so have you tried another USB device in the socket that the ups was plugged in? Um, I guessing the webcam worked ok in the usb socket that the ups was in? Also if you're using XP you can go into device manager by control panel> system> hardware> device manager and click on usb controllers in the list (it could also be under 'other devices'). It might show a yellow ? or warning sign beside one or all. You can click on the offending usb item to troubleshoot and may give you the option to re-install the drivers. If you have installed a second set of usb sockets (ie an additional usb card that plugs into the motherboard) it may require it's own drivers/software, but the the original sockets should still work. |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 579377 | 2007-08-11 04:00:00 | Or delete everything under USB controllers in device manager, and reboot. See if that fixes it. I take it the UPS is connected and plugged in? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 579378 | 2007-08-11 04:02:00 | Sometimes if you plug them back into different ports it decides it must be a new install. | pctek (84) | ||
| 579379 | 2007-08-11 04:06:00 | Hi Guys Thanks for the advice. I had checked out device manager and there were no yellow ? on any USB controllers. Just the Battery-UPS connection Anyway to cut a long story short I have fixed it..... Now I am off to take this revamped baby out for a test run........ Back later dudes :) Meg |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 579380 | 2007-08-11 04:11:00 | Have fun, no burning rubber around the neighbourhood :D | Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 579381 | 2007-08-11 06:28:00 | Been Simming now for over 2 hours and not so much as a hicup! I am SO HAPPY! Haven’t been able to play Sims2 for longer than 15 minutes for the last couple of years! Sad when you consider the following: 1) I specifically had this pc built to play Sims2 2) Sims2 is really a SAD game! (I never had a dolls house when I was little.......:( I am about to install Dawn of War (it came with the video card) and take that for a run...... Oh happy day! Meg (I love my baby....) |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 579382 | 2007-08-11 07:03:00 | 2) Sims2 is really a SAD game! (I never had a dolls house when I was little.......:( I am about to install Dawn of War (it came with the video card) and take that for a run...... Much better game.:D I always thought the Sims stuff looked like playing Coronation st or somesuch rubbish. |
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