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USB 2.0 went to USB 1 after power hit. / How to recover?

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WLRJR

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Feb 19, 2006
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My friends Sony Viao desktop was subjected to a couple power hits and inspite of a good ups system the usb2.0 ports have all gone to usb1 mode.
Any ideas how to get back to 2.0 ?

WLRjr

Keeping the friendly skies safe.
 
Check this link to see how to check for USB 2.0:

If you don't see the word "enhanced", then Windows isn't properly recognizing the USB controller on the southbridge chipset. If that's the case, you will need to go out to Sony's site and download the chipset drivers for that model laptop.

~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
 
Arrrrgh. Didn't work. Thank you for responding.

Any other ideas or places to check?

WLRjr

Keeping the friendly skies safe.
 
So do you or do you not see the word "enhanced" per the instructions at that link?

Also, what is the Sony Vaio's model number?

~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
 
Make sure you have the latest service pack 2, make sure your motherboard drivers are up to date. Delete all USB, the bottommost section in the HardWare device list. Do this in safemode if it doesn't work in normal, restart. If it was a power issue it could have blown an IC. Check your BIOS settings, maybe pop the battery out for a bit and put it back in to reset it.

Marc L.
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