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    USB Root Hub - Vista -> XP but USB devices don't work

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DarkHorsePlague, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. DarkHorsePlague

    DarkHorsePlague Newbie

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    Hello Everyone,

    I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 1520 and have just finished installing XP over its default Vista.

    Video, Audio, and chipset drivers all seem to be OK, except that my USB ports don't work! I can't get my USB mouse to even light up.

    In the Device Manager, the "USB Root Hub" is question marked as not having any drivers. Where can I get drivers for it?

    Please help!

    Thanks!
     
    DarkHorsePlague, Jan 25, 2008
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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  3. phate

    phate Newbie

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    What you need to do is download the latest bios update, install the Notebooks System Software, and then reinstall the chipset drivers.

    1. BIOS - http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R171301&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=12915&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=1&fileid=233235

    2. Notebook System Software - http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R161278&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3601&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=7&fileid=216007

    3. Chipset - http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R153997&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=1134&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=27&fileid=205326
     
    phate, Jan 25, 2008
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  4. mxl180

    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    if you come back from standby and the mouse or keyboard doesn't work...GOTO device manger >USB ROOT HUB> don't let it power off
     
    mxl180, Jan 25, 2008
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