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    USB 2.0 Problems with M6811

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by syarost, Jul 25, 2004.

  1. syarost

    syarost Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am havin problems with my USB ports actually working at USB 2.0. They fail to recognize a Belkin 2.0 USB hub, or recognize an external USB 2.0 HD I wanted to use for backup with Norton GHOST. See this thred http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=33330& and comment if you are having the same problem. Thanks!
     
    syarost, Jul 25, 2004
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    syarost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bumb.

    Anyone have success with an external USB 2.0 Hub. MY Belkin will NOT work. Thanks!
     
    syarost, Jul 27, 2004
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    I'm using a cheapo Micro Innovations Model No. USB 214N that I picked up at Wal-Mart. It has a power adapter but I haven't used it yet as I'm only using it for my thumb drives. It seems to work fine. FWIW you may need a powered hub if you use a hard drive or optical drive. Also make sure your cable is USB 2.0, no offense if you already know this stuff. Good luck.

    Emachine M6805
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    Shadow84, Jul 27, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I was going to say the same thing...have you tried using the external power of the USB drive?

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    Brian, Jul 27, 2004
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    syarost Notebook Enthusiast

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    My M6805 worked with the external USB 2.0 HD, while my m6811 does not. I think this is related to the actual model in the series, not all.

    I am externally powering the USB 2.0 Hub.

    Anyone with an M6811 having success with an external USB 2.0 Hub?
     
    syarost, Jul 28, 2004
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    syarost Notebook Enthusiast

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    It turns out my m6811 was faulty. Exchanging it for another m6811 solved the problem. I tested all 4 USB ports in the replacement machine, benchmarking with an external USB 2.0 HD, and they all perform to USB High Speed (480) specx.
     
    syarost, Aug 1, 2004
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