lum200

Hi again, I bought the "Super Speed USB 3.0 PCI-Express Card" off Amazon, I did buy the one with two ports, but they sent me the one with four ports, but I'm not complaining, more for my money :o Had a bit of trouble placing it in, only due to the fact my video card is pretty bulky and took up a fair amount of room. After placing, installing, I'm pleased to say it has solved the issue! Thanks a bunch! I have to say I'm obliged to help out others, lum200

Unfortunately I don't have a spare PSU to test if my current one is faulty, but I have some more information which might help, using AIDA 64 Extreme edition: Voltage Values CPU Core -------- 1.136 V +3.3 V ------------ 3.232 V +5 V -------------- 4.865 V +12 V ------------ 12.096 V +5 V Standby --- 4.220 V VBAT Battery ---- 3.120 V GPU Vcc ---------- 3.210 V I'm not sure if that helps (I'm not even sure what it means), but i just want to make sure before I buy the USB expansion card it's not a new PSU I need. Thanks again, lum200

I tried another drive (unfortunately it doesn't have an external main adapter) and surprisingly, that is not recognised either. This one uses one USB B --> Two A's, and is not detected at all unlike my current Seagate one. I think I can presume that it is something to do with the USB ports not providing enough power. But, there are other peripherals attached to my PC that use the USB ports and work like a charm (e.g. FAT32 USBs, USB extender [gives more ports], USB Wireless adapter). I don't have another AC powered External HDD to fully prove this is the case, but it does seem like it. Just writing this also made me realise that this may also be linked to my iTouch not charging properly. When I connect my iTouch, it often reconnect and disconnects itself or it just doesn't charge at all. I suppose I can presume that it is something to do with the fact my computer is not providing enough output voltage. Are there any sound ways of increasing output without causing damage? Googling this issue seems to provide issues such as BSODs, damage to USB ports and many others. I've seen some suggestions of using ASUS Ai Charger programme, which may help, should I attempt this? Thanks again, lum200

Unfortunately, I can't take it out as it is fixed (no screws or openings), nor does it have any SATA/PATA/SCSI/SAS connectors. If I did want to take it out, I would more than definately not be able to put it back together again. Every time I go through their flowchart I end up with the solution: "For more assistance regarding this issue, it is suggested to contact the manufacturer of the OS" "Resolutions for these types of issues are beyond the scope of support offered for Seagate external drives" :( Ack! Where do I go from here?

I double checked on 3 other computers and just one USB B --> A suffices for power and is recognised as an external HDD. On this computer, it does recognise the hard drive with the same cable, but only as an Initio default controller. When I tried with the cable one USB B --> 2 A's with all the other computers, it whirrs and clicks and does not recognise the drive. I suppose I can assume that the problem lies with the computer I currently am using?

Hi, when I download and run that program, I get an error message: [ATTACH=CONFIG]653.vB5-legacyid=1376[/ATTACH] and once clicked "OK" I get... [ATTACH=CONFIG]654.vB5-legacyid=1377[/ATTACH] , That's not good, bearing in mind I more than definately have a ASUS Motherboard... When checking the feedback from Softpedia, it seems like I'm not the only one with this issue. When using FixIt, it says that my External HDD has no drivers, so it installs drivers, but turns it to an Initio Default controller once more. Your assumption is correct :), I have uninstalled and then rebooted in its place, but the same thing happens again, drivers are installed to turn it to an Initio Default Controller, not an external HDD. It's powered using One USB (B) to USB (A), both are fine. I have used a different cable : But, that doesn't help either :( Any more suggestions?

I have recently bought a Seagate 9SD2A4-500 (500GB External Hard Drive). It works like an absolute charm on every computer in my house (One version of XP and another Win 7). However, it does not work on my own computer. It seems that this hard drive using USB 2.0 Cannot be read. When placed into my PC, (Win 7), it does recognise a device has been added, driver updates occur but it believes it is a "Initio Default Controller" I am unable to access it, reformat it or in any way change it. I have took advice from other sites and forums, for example I already have: Used Seagate tools, but it doesn't work as the device is not recognised as it is an Initio default controller. I have uninstalled content, reinstalled without allowing updates to happen, but a device is not recognised. Used different USB cables, for example USB-B --> two USB A's so it can have more power, but it makes extremely loud noises and does not recognise it, and I think it is more damaging than helpful. I have already determined that it is not the USB cable (USB-B to A) as it works on other computers. Similarly, it is not my own USB ports, as other devices work perfectly. It does have warranty, but bearing in mind that it works on other computers, I don't believe it is the hard drive's problem. It is most likely to do with some settings that I haven't considered so far. The most likely cause of the issue is my BIOS is out of date, and I need to update it... but I've hit a snag with that. I've spent two hours trying to find ways to update my BIOS and it seems to no avail. I have ASUS Motherboard P5N-E SLI, Version 1006. Newest update is 1406. From downloading the manual, I have four ways to update the BIOS, but each for each way, I am unable to. (From the manual): ASUS BIOS Flash Utility (Using bootable floppy disk) - I don't have one in my computer or in my house. ASUS Crash Free BIOS 2 (Updates using bootable floppy or Motherboard support CD) - Again, I don't have either, so I can't use this method. ASUS EZ Flash 2. This. I could use, however, I am unable to access this area on my BIOS. It says that I should be able to according to the specs for my motherboard. There are two ways to access it, either ALT+F2 post boot - but when pressed, it only boots up BIOS page, not the exact EZFlash2 utility. The other option is to go from my BIOS page, over to 'tools' menu then access EZ Flash utility from there. As you see from the picture attached, I don't even have a 'TOOLS' section, so this is impossible. I also checked other areas to see if it might have it, but no luck there. ASUS Update (Updates bios in windows environment - Needs Motherboard CD) Don't have CD in this case, so I am unable to. I must be able to update my BIOS some other way, but I don't know where to proceed. Thanks in advance for some help, lum200 http://i41.tinypic.com/15wexq0.jpg