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Front USB Ports stopped working

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/front-usb-ports-stopped-working.145183/

ajayritik
ajayritik Original post #1
Aug 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM
For the past few days I observe that the front USB ports are not working properly. Once in a while they do work but it not working everytime. I checked if the back ports have any issues. There seems to be no issue with the USB back ports.

What should I do to fix this? Also when I use a pen drive which has harder grip I don't face the problem. Do I need to replace the panel or check the internal wiring?
Zangetsu
Aug 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM
I too have the same problem but not with USB...its headphone jack in front panel...
kool
kool #3
Aug 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM
I too have the same problem but not with USB...its headphone jack in front panel...

Mine too headphone/microphone never worked. its cable are not compatible with ASUS MB. :( and one USB has stopped working. any solution?
asingh
asingh #4
Aug 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Usually happens when the connectors get rusty. Same with my CM690 front panel USB ports. At times they catch, and sometimes they do not.
ajayritik
Aug 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM
What about the solution for this?
Tenida
Tenida #6
Aug 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Mine too headphone/microphone never worked. its cable are not compatible with ASUS MB. :( and one USB has stopped working. any solution?

You need HD audio header to enable front panel audio.Most the budget cabinet comes with AC 97 header.

What about the solution for this?

You have to buy new front side usb header like these......

*i.imgur.com/Ihuyy.jpg
*i.imgur.com/VlhEq.jpg
*i.imgur.com/dIVEN.jpg
sukesh1090
Aug 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM
^^ where to get these?
asingh
asingh #8
Aug 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM
^^
Most computer markets have 'em.
S
Aug 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I too have the same problem but not with USB...its headphone jack in front panel...

Have you tried changing BIOS setting to AC 97 from default selected HD option in the CHIPSET section of the motherboard ?
It worked for me.
kool
kool #10
Aug 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
You need HD audio header to enable front panel audio.Most the budget cabinet comes with AC 97 header.



You have to buy new front side usb header like these......

*i.imgur.com/Ihuyy.jpg
*i.imgur.com/VlhEq.jpg
*i.imgur.com/dIVEN.jpg

What about cost? And how to put in CPU CABINET?
avichandana20000
Aug 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
if any one of the front usb works can a usb hub be attached to it?