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    Gateway MX7515 USB problems

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by By ToR, Nov 27, 2005.

  1. By ToR

    By ToR Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I am still having USB problems with my new MX7515, besides this issue is a great laptop for the price ($1199 at BestBuy).

    I am having real poor USB2 performance with my external devices (HDD and DVD burner). I cannot get over 13MB/s in HD Tune with my external while the same HDD does 30MB/s when connected to my old presario 2210 or my IBM T42.

    Anybody with the same problem? I do video editing and need fast performance with external devices.

    I've tried everything, don't know what else to try.
    HELP!!!! please.
     
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  2. Cookie Monster

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    My Toshiba 60GB 2.5" 5400 rmp external gets the same 13MB/s performance on my 7510GX, although Everest Home edition reports the ports as USB 2.0, so you're not alone.

    :gateway:
     
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  3. Dr. J.

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    I phoned Gateway about this about a month ago - and again today.

    I was advised to install the latest AMD Chipset drivers - as the USB problem is driver related.

    D/L this driver (it was released on Nov 2/05)

    http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/getFile.asp?id=20347&uid=106242846

    Seems to have worked for me (so far)

    Let me know if it works on your computer.

    I've also noticed all the other drivers listed are updated - you might want to install them all.
     
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  4. By ToR

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    Sorry, but it didn't work :confused:
    In fact the readme file from that driver tells it's the initial (first) one.
    Is there a site for downloading updated ATI CHipset drivers? Or I just should try the ones from GW site?
     
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