USB problem

[Rhodan]

I have an Asus K8N-E motherboard and a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 4.0A. When booting up in Windows XP, the mouse does not work. If I unplug it from the USB port and plug it back in, it works.

I have tried another Microsoft Optical mouse, and reloaded the OS from scratch a couple of times. I haven't installed any mouse drivers either.

Any idea's what could be causing this as it's driving me mad !

[Ice On Fire]

Have you tried it in another USB port? And have you checked the BIOS settings for the board?

[Insomniac]

Does it work in Safe Mode?

[Rhodan]

I have tried it in another USB port and I have checked the bios settings. It does the same when I boot into Linux as well.

[Taz]

Is there a setting in your BIOS for 'Plug and Play OS'? If so, try setting that to 'Yes' if it's currently set to 'No'. Also, do you have a USB to PS2 mini-DIN adapter for your mouse? It's a bit of a waste of a USB port to plug a mouse into one. I always use the PS2 port for the mouse to free up a USB port. And I assume your Windows XP is fully up-to-date with all the latest service packs and updates?

[Rhodan]

I've checked all the bios settings and tried various ones. I have a PS2 - USB convertor, but I don't need to use it as there's loads of USB ports on this motherboard. Yes, Windows XP is running the latest service pack and updates.

[Insomniac]

You still haven't answered my question "Does it work in Safe Mode?"

I can only assume that you don't require my help, so all I can do is wish you good luck.

[mike_w]

I have a PS2 - USB convertor, but I don't need to use it as there's loads of USB ports on this motherboard.

Have you actually used the converter? If so, does the problem persist?

[Rhodan]

I haven't bothered with safe mode as it does this with my linux install as well. So I doubt it's a windows thing.

I'll try the converter although I won't use it as I have free usb ports to use.

[mike_w]

I'll try the converter although I won't use it as I have free usb ports to use.

If it solves the problem, what is wrong with using PS2?

[Rhodan]

I'm trying to find out WHY and to fix it, whats the point otherwise ?