I think I've got it sorted.
The four add-ons are usb 1.0 and usb 2.0 respectively.
I rebooted with just the usb 2.0 connected to the mobo and the device was
then recognized.
Reconnected usb 1.0 and rebooted again and all is well.
Paul
"Jerry A. Valentino" <pickupmannospam.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I have had the opposit problem. my 4 add on ports work just fine , its the
> two onboard ports i am having problems wit. sometimes the two onboard
ports
> won't recognize any devices plugged into them. Win XP recognizes the ports
> just not the devices, if i reboot a few times the devices get recognized.
> have had this problem for about 6 months. haven't found a fix yet. any
help
> would be much appreciated.
>
> "Paul Townsend" <p.n.e.f.c.DeleteThis@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:bkcpje$250$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
> > I've tried everything that I know,Got the latest Via drivers,usb
filter,xp
> > usb driver usb 2.0.
> > The only usb ports that will work are the two on the mobo.The add-on 4
> port
> > usb 2.0 that came with the mobo wont recognize any installed usb 2.0
> > hardware or usb 1.1 for that matter.
> > I'm also using the correct cables.
> > Spec is:-
> >
> > GA7VAXP (F13)
> > 1g pc2100
> > 2.4xp Athlon
> > Nvidia ti4600
> > Maxtor 80 + 120HDD
> > DVD
> > CDRW
> > xp pro SP1
> >
> >
> > Has anybody experienced a similar problem?.
> >
> > Paul Townsend
> > Kendal
> > Cumbria
> >
> >
>
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