One of the front USB ports stops working when multiple USB devices are connected?
One of the front USB ports stops working when multiple USB devices are connected?
There are 3 front USB ports on my Desktop PC. A bluetooth dongle and a mouse-keyboard dongle are always connected. Occasionally I insert an HDD into the third port. So far everything has worked fine with the bluetooth dongle, all three ports remain functional without disconnecting. However, my mouse sometimes stops working and the HDD more frequently. I suspect the issue isn’t related to the devices themselves. Last night I connected a genuine PS3 controller and saw a yellow warning saying "USB device not recognised." Only the rightmost port seems to establish a connection. Based on what I’ve heard before, I think the front USB ports might not be receiving enough power. What are your thoughts?
Have you experimented with connecting everything to the rear motherboard ports?
Test using low-power USB devices in the front ports, like USB sticks. They use more power during read/write operations, but you can verify their functionality and stability. Bluetooth and mouse/keyboard remain active, while memory sticks show lower power usage.
Have you experimented with connecting everything to the rear motherboard ports?
Test using low-power USB devices in the front ports, like USB sticks. They use more power during read/write operations, but you can verify their functionality and stability. Bluetooth and mouse/keyboard remain active, while memory sticks show lower power usage.
My PC is stored in a wooden closet with only its front area accessible. I initially tested front ports because they’re closer to the devices and assumed using rear ports would block signals. But there were no issues when using the mouse or Bluetooth on the rear ports, and the HDD performed perfectly. No problems at all. I realized that the wooden material doesn’t interfere with signals.
I connected three USB sticks to the front ports simultaneously and copied a gigabyte file to each at once without any disconnections. Therefore, I plan to stick with the front ports for USB devices.
You were the right choice. Thank you.