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    M17X Power share not working

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by AwHw, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. AwHw

    AwHw Notebook Consultant

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    On the M17X r2 I have the USB powershare option enabled in BIOS and the USB's do not have power while the computer is off. It will not power my Iphone or Razor Mamba mouse when the computer is off like it should.

    Any Ideas?

    Thanks
    AwHw
     
    AwHw, Apr 6, 2010
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  2. AwHw

    AwHw Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone?

    I tried disabling it and enabling it with no luck.
     
    AwHw, Apr 7, 2010
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  3. EntityX

    EntityX Notebook Evangelist

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    I have had this issue once or twice in the past with the mamba. Make sure you unplug the receiver before you shut down, because if it stays plugged in it wont charge. Plug the receiver back in after its powered down.

    Edit: I just reread your op, im pretty sure the only port that is powered when off is the combo esata/usb port.
    The rest are just regular usb ports and aren't powered when off.
     
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  4. mfractal

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    it's working fine for me. although not in all usb ports, i've found that of the ones on the right only one works while the other does not. my mamba is charging just fine. not sure about off but when in sleep mode it does. i just never turn it off.
     
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  5. AwHw

    AwHw Notebook Consultant

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    it works fine now on the combo port while off. which stinks because i have a esata drive and on sleep it seems to work on all ports. My iphone will only charge on the combo port while off it will not charge on any port while sleeping...weird

    Thanks
    AwHw
     
    AwHw, Apr 7, 2010
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