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    USB problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Basari, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. Basari

    Basari Newbie

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    Hello,

    i have been having problems with my computer, the problem is that nothing works when i plug something into the usb port such as a webcame or even a usb stick/flash drive, it says the divice cannot be found, ive already tried to update my PCI MEMORY flash drive and others, but somehow it isnt possible.
    If anyone can help, i would appreciate it, thanks.

    btw. i have a acer aspire 5050 notebook

    PS ive attached a screenshot that might be the problem
     

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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Seems like you're missing some drivers. Look here for acer drivers. Perhaps try the "Card Reader Driver".
     
    crash, Jan 31, 2008
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  3. Basari

    Basari Newbie

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    ok,thanks, i checked it out, is it the FLASH BIOS that i have to download?
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    The flash bios means that it will flash your bios which essentially means that it will update your bios. Here is an informative article explaining the how/what/why of flashing your bios.

    Flashing your bios may help, but I'm not sure. Perhaps somebody with an acer can help with that question.
     
    crash, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. Basari

    Basari Newbie

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    ok, thanks for your help, i will download Card Reader Driver and report back if it works
     
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    ok, i downloaded the card reader driver, but when i plug in my webcam, it still wont work eventhou ive already installed the software (cd that came with my webcam)

    but the PCI FLASH memory is ok now, this is what i have now...
     

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    your problay missing cam drivers try uninstall the unkown device let windows search for new drivers

    did you install the chipset drivers?
     
    andyasselin, Feb 1, 2008
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  8. Basari

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    i dont think i have installed chipset drivers
     
    Basari, Feb 1, 2008
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    Good idea.

    I would install them and see if the webcam works. If not, then go to the website of whoever makes the webcam, find the support page and download/install the drivers from there.
     
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    I've Uninstalled the drivers and tried to reinstall them, but it didnt work, and ive already went to the webcams producer website, support section and downloaded the driver but it didnt work. I wanted to download chip set driver but wasnt able to find one for my acer.
     
    Basari, Feb 1, 2008
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  11. AlCabone

    AlCabone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the same issue on an acer 5100. I believe it is not software related.
     
    AlCabone, Mar 19, 2008
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  12. 75261

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    Are the USB slots connected directly in the motherboard?
    I remember back in 98 I had a motherboard lose all functions of its USB connections. I never figured out how to fix it and just ended up buying a USB pci card.
     
    75261, Mar 19, 2008
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  13. Met-AL

    Met-AL Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a thread with similar issues that might be USB related. I turned of power management on the USB and it seems to help.

    Here is the link, post 13 has info on how to change the settings.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=217970&page=2

    Something sure is fishy regarding the 5050 and USB.
     
    Met-AL, Mar 19, 2008
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