Transferring data to an external hard drive leads to wireless input devices ceasing functionality
Transferring data to an external hard drive leads to wireless input devices ceasing functionality
You’ve connected your new external drive and are experiencing issues with your keyboard and mouse. The problem seems linked to power delivery or USB connections. Try checking the power cable, ensure it’s securely plugged in, and test on another port if possible. Also, reset your keyboard and mouse by unplugging them briefly and reconnecting. If the issue persists, inspect the ports for damage or consider using a different cable.
It seems your keyboard and mouse might be linked through a USB adapter. This could cause temporary disconnections if both devices share the same USB port. Try using other USB ports to check if the issue persists. Another reason could be excessive power draw from multiple external drives connected simultaneously. Test by connecting one drive at a time. Also, see if the keyboard and mouse remain connected during transfers between internal and external drives. If both drives need to stay connected together, consider using a different controller. Typically, front and back ports are on separate controllers. Let me know if this clarifies anything.
Based on my observations, USB 3.x emits an EMF harmonic near 2.4/2.5 GHz, which wireless dongles operate on. If they're connected directly next to the HDD data cable, it may lead to interference and slow performance. Keep the wireless receiver as distant from the data cable as feasible.
You've already tried several solutions, but the issue persists. The connection drops significantly when moving or downloading files to the external drive, and even when idle, the mouse and keyboard freeze for a moment without any response. Pressing 'f' keeps looping with no progress.
Are your creative tools and connection cables using a USB 2 or USB 3.0 interface? Test them on a USB 2 port—it offers ample speed for these devices. You might also try connecting an external storage to a USB 2 port. The data transfer will be slow, but you can check if the issue stems from excessive USB usage or proximity of the drive to your machine.
I attempted these methods but they didn’t resolve the problem. I purchased a powered USB hub and connected the mouse and keyboard adapters into it. It functioned properly. Now my hard drives are housed inside the PC, with everything else connected to the hub without any issues.
Great! It seems they were treated as a lower priority for power distribution and interrupted regularly when demand surged.