hmmm same as this one then...
I've tried disabling the USB power on the advice of the nice man I spoke to at ABit tech support a moment ago. No joy.
The man told me that there is a known issue with these boards and *some* USB devices which they hope to fix in a future BIOS release. Guess we have to stick to PS/2 for the moment and not use his iPod, scanner, printer, ADSL modem, anything vaguely useful
if anyone has any further ideas you'll be saving 2 guys from male pattern baldness and high blood pressure if you would be so kind as to offer them!
TIA
8bit
PS. Thanks for checking that stuff and your help BUFF.