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Front USB ports don't work if both used together

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/front-usb-ports-dont-work-if-both-used-together.176171/

harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 Original post #1
Jul 24, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Hi. I'm facing a problem with my PC's front USB ports. If I insert two devices in both the ports, then neither device works. i know this is due to lack of available power, but what can be done to solve this problem?
d3p
d3p #2
Jul 24, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Hi. I'm facing a problem with my PC's front USB ports. If I insert two devices in both the ports, then neither device works. i know this is due to lack of available power, but what can be done to solve this problem?

It may be either the Cabinet's Front Panel cables or Motherboard, can't able to drive the amount of load.
gameranand
Jul 24, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Most probably its a Cabinet issue because usually Mobo headers gives enough power if needed.