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mpedrummer2 · 05-25-2003, 06:22 PM

Sigh.

Here's the situation: My Abit AT7 is USB-retarded. The USB keyboard works UNTIL I get to windows, as does the mouse. It doesn't matter if I set the BIOS to BIOS or OS USB kybd/mouse support. The light in the mouse just goes out as soon as Windows initializes.

I can't log on to my computer, so I can't get the latest drivers, blah blah blah.

The Abit AT7 does not have PS/2 ports, so that's out of the question.

Abit doesn't even have a freaking forum for me to go look into.

Does anyone have any ideas? The damn thing has 6 USB ports, and none of them work.

HELP!?!

MPEDrummer

merkerguitars · 05-25-2003, 09:41 PM

I have the same board....when i first got my board i tried swapping in a hard drive with win2k already pre installed. I did that to save the hassle of a reinstall. It wouln't work...so i had to do a clean install of win2k....thats the only os I have played with on that board...what os are you trying to use?

smooth · 05-25-2003, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by mpedrummer2
Sigh.

Here's the situation: My Abit AT7 is USB-retarded. The USB keyboard works UNTIL I get to windows, as does the mouse. It doesn't matter if I set the BIOS to BIOS or OS USB kybd/mouse support. The light in the mouse just goes out as soon as Windows initializes.

I can't log on to my computer, so I can't get the latest drivers, blah blah blah.

The Abit AT7 does not have PS/2 ports, so that's out of the question.

Abit doesn't even have a freaking forum for me to go look into.

Does anyone have any ideas? The damn thing has 6 USB ports, and none of them work.

HELP!?!

MPEDrummer

I haven't had that problem so I can't help you there. But I can give you this ABIT Forum.

edit: If I was having that problem I would set the OS to control the USB and try going into windows in safe mode (are you using xp?) by hitttin F8 before it loads. I don't know what that would do, though, that's what I would try

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mpedrummer2 · 05-25-2003, 11:42 PM

A little more background...

I am using XP Pro. The same install of XP Pro, on the same motherboard, that I've been using for 6 months, with mixed results. This is not the first time I've had USB issues. Actually, I had a Belkin hub that died, and I had been blaming it for my woes, but I just replaced that, and it's the same old bullshit.

"What changed with your setup?", I hear you ask.

I installed a new HEATSINK. For the northbridge.

Boy, I shoulda known better than to ask for trouble like that.

Anyway, as it stands, I'm boned. Thanks for the link, smooth...hopefully someone there knows what to do.

MPEDrummer

mpedrummer2 · 05-26-2003, 03:00 PM

BTW, safe mode doesn't help.

It did, however, show me that the lights go out EXACTLY when the USB driver loads.

Sigh.

MPEDrummer

mpedrummer2 · 05-26-2003, 08:28 PM

Also, flashing the BIOS doesn't help.

Damn.

hrdwareguy · 05-27-2003, 07:12 AM

Try this, boot into safe mode. Enter the device manager and delete your USB ports. Reboot the system and install the Microsoft USB drivers.

I have a different ABIT board and had to do this With Win98. I have used other boards where I have installed the drivers that were on the CD. After that the USB ports didn't work either.

wraithhibn · 05-27-2003, 07:25 AM

you might check the Abit forum on amdforums.com They have an Abit rep that checks the forums for help.

mpedrummer2 · 05-27-2003, 07:52 AM

Thanks, hrdwareguy, but safemode doesn't work either.

I've been trying the abit forum, but it went down yesterday.

mpedrummer2 · 05-27-2003, 09:24 AM

Addendum:

The lights go out (literally) on the mouse when mup.sys loads. I found this by watching safe mode as it loads up.

MPEDrummer

smooth · 05-27-2003, 01:00 PM

You might need to grab another xp pro computer and try using remote desktop to mess with the drivers since you can't use a regular mouse or keyboard.

mpedrummer2 · 05-27-2003, 02:27 PM

Shot myself in the foot there...I disabled remote desktop a while ago...the whole thing made me nervous. I kinda saw it as a potential security issue.

I have a buddy who's lending me a spare HDD so I can do a fresh install of XP...I didn't want to erase mine just in case it's not Windows fault...though I'm not sure how I could have changed a driver setting by swapping my heatsink...lol.

MPEDrummer

mtsgsd · 05-28-2003, 05:14 AM

What drivers are you loading for the mouse? Have you tried deleting the mouse drivers if they are from the manufacturer, or re-loading them if they are imbedded.

mpedrummer2 · 05-28-2003, 07:25 AM

mtsgsd...

I cannot log into windows.

Therefore, I cannot change my mouse drivers.

Safe mode doesn't work either.

Booting without the mouse doesn't work.

Motry Latchman · 05-28-2003, 06:24 PM

Is it too late to RMA the board and get one with PS/2 ports? It sounds like you have the misfortune to be on the bleeding edge of technology.

05-25-2003, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Abit Nightmares Sigh. Here's the situation: My Abit AT7 is USB-retarded. The USB keyboard works UNTIL I get to windows, as does the mouse. It doesn't matter if I set the BIOS to BIOS or OS USB kybd/mouse support. The light in the mouse just goes out as soon as Windows initializes. I can't log on to my computer, so I can't get the latest drivers, blah blah blah. The Abit AT7 does not have PS/2 ports, so that's out of the question. Abit doesn't even have a freaking forum for me to go look into. Does anyone have any ideas? The damn thing has 6 USB ports, and none of them work. HELP!?! MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-25-2003, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	I have the same board....when i first got my board i tried swapping in a hard drive with win2k already pre installed. I did that to save the hassle of a reinstall. It wouln't work...so i had to do a clean install of win2k....thats the only os I have played with on that board...what os are you trying to use? __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

05-25-2003, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	A little more background... I am using XP Pro. The same install of XP Pro, on the same motherboard, that I've been using for 6 months, with mixed results. This is not the first time I've had USB issues. Actually, I had a Belkin hub that died, and I had been blaming it for my woes, but I just replaced that, and it's the same old bullshit. "What changed with your setup?", I hear you ask. I installed a new HEATSINK. For the northbridge. Boy, I shoulda known better than to ask for trouble like that. Anyway, as it stands, I'm boned. Thanks for the link, smooth...hopefully someone there knows what to do. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-26-2003, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	BTW, safe mode doesn't help. It did, however, show me that the lights go out EXACTLY when the USB driver loads. Sigh. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-26-2003, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Also, flashing the BIOS doesn't help. Damn. __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-27-2003, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Try this, boot into safe mode. Enter the device manager and delete your USB ports. Reboot the system and install the Microsoft USB drivers. I have a different ABIT board and had to do this With Win98. I have used other boards where I have installed the drivers that were on the CD. After that the USB ports didn't work either. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

05-27-2003, 07:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
wraithhibn Dopefish Location: the 'Ville	you might check the Abit forum on amdforums.com They have an Abit rep that checks the forums for help. __________________ If you won't dress like the Victoria Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

05-27-2003, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Thanks, hrdwareguy, but safemode doesn't work either. I've been trying the abit forum, but it went down yesterday. __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-27-2003, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Addendum: The lights go out (literally) on the mouse when mup.sys loads. I found this by watching safe mode as it loads up. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-27-2003, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
smooth Junkie Location: Right here	You might need to grab another xp pro computer and try using remote desktop to mess with the drivers since you can't use a regular mouse or keyboard.

05-27-2003, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Shot myself in the foot there...I disabled remote desktop a while ago...the whole thing made me nervous. I kinda saw it as a potential security issue. I have a buddy who's lending me a spare HDD so I can do a fresh install of XP...I didn't want to erase mine just in case it's not Windows fault...though I'm not sure how I could have changed a driver setting by swapping my heatsink...lol. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-28-2003, 05:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
mtsgsd Addict Location: Wisconsin, USA	What drivers are you loading for the mouse? Have you tried deleting the mouse drivers if they are from the manufacturer, or re-loading them if they are imbedded.

05-28-2003, 07:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	mtsgsd... I cannot log into windows. Therefore, I cannot change my mouse drivers. Safe mode doesn't work either. Booting without the mouse doesn't work. __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

05-28-2003, 06:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Motry Latchman Crazy Location: to the right of the Coral Sea	Is it too late to RMA the board and get one with PS/2 ports? It sounds like you have the misfortune to be on the bleeding edge of technology. __________________ I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it. Groucho Marx Last edited by Motry Latchman; 05-29-2003 at 01:37 AM..