USB doesn't work!

[johnbull]

Hi,

I am using P4 with win2k.

I am trying to get my mouse to work in USB (right now I am using it w/ a PS2 adapter) but, it doesn't respond when I plug it in a USB port. The light comes on for a second but, the cursor can't be moved.

I have installed the driver that came w/ my mobo, several times. And have also updated it but, nothing seems to work. When I go in device manager, nothing USB-related is seen there.

My question is that how do I enable USB on my mother board. It's a Tyan VIA mobo. I am including following information, which I think could be relevant. (maybe it isn't). I will try to get more info if u need it.

Thank you.





SiSoftware Sandra

General Information
Manufacturer : Award Software International, Inc.
Version : 6.00 PG
Date : 11/09/2001
Plug & Play Version : 1.00
SMBIOS/DMI Version : 2.20
(EE)PROM Size : 256kB (2Mbit)

General Capabilities
Can be Updated/Flashed : Yes
Can be Shadowed : Yes
Is Socketed : Yes
Supports Plug & Play : Yes
Supports ESCD : Yes
Supports Enhanced Disk Drive : Yes
NEC PC-98 Spec Compatible : No

Power Management Features
Supports APM : Yes
Supports ACPI : Yes
Supports Smart Battery : No

Boot Features
Supports Selective Booting : Yes
Supports CD/DVD Boot : Yes
Supports PCMCIA/CardBus Boot : No
Supports LS-120 Boot : Yes
Supports ZIP Boot : Yes
Supports i2o Boot : No
Supports FireWire/1394 Boot : No

Performance Tips
Tip 201 : System BIOS is old. Check for an update.
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Tip 207 : A SMBIOS/DMI 2.3 or later compliant BIOS is recommended. Check for a BIOS update.
Tip 212 : BIOS can be shadowed so check whether it is.
Tip 211 : BIOS is flash-able and socketed so it can be upgraded when needed.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

 

[Crusty]

Make sure USB is enabled in your bios.

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Also try enabling USB legacy device in BIOS, Then you can use a USB mouse/keyboard when in DOS if formatting/fdisking, etc.

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

It's a Tyan VIA mobo

Which one (make/model,etc)? Is it new or used?

 

[Abzstrak]

via drivers might be a good idea, screw the CD, get them from via's website

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Originally posted by: Abzstrak
via drivers might be a good idea, screw the CD, get them from via's website

Win2K install will still install drivers for the USB. They may be outdated from the latest obviously, But will still work and let the USB root hub show up in device manager. Sounds like a hardware, not software issue. Even USB 2.0 will show up in the device manager, But will have the yellow(or red) ! next to it. Then you would need correct 2.0 drivers.

 

[johnbull]

EDIT Nevermind folks and thank you for your help. I did some hit and trial and I think I got it. Let's just hope that it didn't mess up anything. [yes, we are talking about installing a mouse!!!!!!!!!!]