Solved PCIe USB Cards

spapakons · Aug 5, 2024

I would check RAM and all disks. See the disk health first. If it is below 100%, consider backing up your data and replacing it. Even if the heating is 100% do they short test. If this passes do they long test. If short test fails replace disk as soon as possible.

MrPig · Aug 5, 2024

All RAM & drives are new. I've done plenty of RAM & drive tests & all are OK.

spapakons · Aug 5, 2024

Clearly the USB card then. Can you sell it to a friend? There are sites that you can post an advertisement and sell it. For example in Greece we have www.insomnia.gr among others. There we discuss various technical topics and there are also user ads to sell or request a device. I bought my Intel Core-i7 3770 second hand from an Insomnia ad. If you can sell it, buy another one more compatible with your motherboard. Make an extensive Google search first to find compatible chipsets. Read other user comments or posts having the same board and using a USB card.

MrPig · Aug 5, 2024

I have a Inateck card on order with the Asmedia chip but it does not have the type-e connector for my front panel.

spapakons · Aug 5, 2024

Don't worry , there should be an adapter you can use if you need type E connector. Isn't that too new? Are there any devices yet requiring a type E connector?

MrPig · Aug 5, 2024

Ordered one of these, if it doesn't work there is some proper support. No internal connectors.

SIW2 · Aug 5, 2024

spapakons said:
Don't worry , there should be an adapter you can use if you need type E connector. Isn't that too new? Are there any devices yet requiring a type E connector?

The E type motherboard header is for usb3 gen2. It has been around a few years. The less budget z390 motherboards would have one. More common on cases now.

spapakons · Aug 5, 2024

If you mean the blue larger connector, yes and there is an adapter to connect to an older USB 2.0 header, at 2.0 speed of course. I know because I build PCs. New towers have a USB 3.0 port with the larger blue connector. If you want to connect that on an older motherboard with a USB 2.0 input, there is an adapter.

spapakons · Aug 5, 2024

MrPig said:
Ordered one of these, if it doesn't work there is some proper support. No internal connectors.
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There are enough USB ports. If you need a front USB port, just do what we all do, connect a USB extension cable (type A male to type A female) and stick the female side on your tower. There are also variants with base to stand on the desk for easy access. Mine also has a magnet so I can either place it on the desk or stick it on my tower top or side.

SIW2 · Aug 5, 2024

Spapakons...If you mean the blue larger connector, yes and there is an adapter to connect to an older USB 2.0 header, at 2.0 speed of course. I know because I build PCs

It is this. Can be in various positions on the motherboard

for example there is one here on the z390

the lead that pluges into it looks like this

MrPig · Aug 5, 2024

My case has the type-e lead for the front panel USB-C connectors but the mobo does not, hence the add-in card.

MrPig · Aug 17, 2024

A strange thing has happened!

Been in contact with Gigabyte support re my windows lock-ups with USB cards. They offered no help apart from saying buy their QVL listed cards.
Yesterday Gigabyte officially released a firmware update for the MW83-RP0 &.... all is fixed!

The changelog makes no mention of bug fixes regarding PCIe but I have two cards with multiple ports in the new box & all is running well, multiple reboots & power-downs & it loads straight to Windows login!

Problem now is Windows is asking for activation, didn't think a firmware update would cause this?

SIW2 · Aug 17, 2024

According to several reports, some customers lost activation after changing PC components or performing a BIOS update.

Microsoft confirms problems with Windows activation after blocking old keys

Microsoft confirmed that the company is aware of activation issues on some systems. The problem appeared shortly after Microsoft blocked old Windows 7 and 8 keys from activating Windows 10 and 11.

www.neowin.net

MrPig · Aug 17, 2024

Was activated OK when I installed in July, that article is from last year. I did notice my MS account had two entries for this box so I deleted one.
When I try activation I get this: