usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port

[GoingUp]

Just got a USB 2.0 kit and installed the HD. I get this damn error everytime I try to plug it in to my computer. The damned external case is powered. I tried it on my ABIT NF7 and my Dell 8600. Both are running winXP pro w/ SP2.

Any suggestions on what to do?

 

[dalmiroy2k]

Go to the device manager and check the "USB root" properties of your hub.
It should tell you the energy available, default is 300/500mA if it's powered

 

[GoingUp]

all of my hubs are powered. The hard drive is powered. I have turned off all warning messages and it still doesnt work! :|

 

[GoingUp]

damned microsoft....

http://support.microsoft.com/default.as...d=kb;en-us;870893&Product=windowsxpsp2

currently formatting my drive on my SP1 computer..... my sp2 computer still wont work :|

 

[CrispyFried]

Maybe the power supply to the ecternal HD is bad? Have you tried different ports?

 

[Peter]

The device not only needs to be powered, but it must also DECLARE itself as "powered" to the system. Maybe the USB-IDE adapter inside that enclosure doesn't, or needs to be configured (via jumper or software) to do so.

 

[Arcanedeath]

Looks like another service pack 2 issue /sigh

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: Peter
The device not only needs to be powered, but it must also DECLARE itself as "powered" to the system. Maybe the USB-IDE adapter inside that enclosure doesn't, or needs to be configured (via jumper or software) to do so.

nope, no software for the drive.... :|

My friend even bought one and im using his with the same problems