On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 08:03:10 -0500, Stephen Jonke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm starting to think that the problem with deep sleep (or lack > thereof) and PCI USB 2 and/or Firewire cards is not so much a problem > with the cards as it is with OS X, but none-the-less I have to ask... > does anyone know for certain a specific USB 2 PCI card that really > supports deep sleep? An example of one that at first appeared to, but > proves not to, is my Lacie 5-port USB 2 card. It works fine with my USB > 2 scanner and some USB 1.1 devices, but I have tried two different > combo USB 2 hub/multi-card reader devices and both result in my > PowerMac G4 Dual-533 (Digital Audio) crashing when it goes to sleep, > requiring a forced reboot. One of the devices was a 3-port USB 2 > Hub/multi-card reader made by "Illum FX". I returned that one. The > second, which I just got, is an Iogear 6-port hub/multi-card reader. > Both devices cause the ill-fated sleep if hooked up to a port on the > Lacie PCI card, even when nothing is hooked up to them. When plugged > into one of the built-in USB 1.1 ports there is no problem. It only > happens with the USB 2 ports on the card. I'm hoping eventually this > will prove to be a (fixable) flaw in OS X (and one that Apple fixes, > maybe in Tiger), but maybe there is some card out there now that works > OK now? Anyone had luck with one? In my experience, only PCI cards with the NEC chipset will support deep sleep properly. Here's the one I have for $14.75 shipped: <http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=15-104-216&depa=0> I have one in my old Sawtooth DP 450, and one in my new G5, and they perform flawlessly. They're certainly cheap enough to try, too. Alex -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
