> > On 03-11-2009 21:14, Erik Hancock, [email protected], wrote: > >> I had to replace many parts on my Mac G4 - AGP recently - and now the PCI >> support for USB 2.0 appears to be lacking. Had a 4 hub PCI card and it was >> not being recognized by the system- thought PCI slots might be dead - but >> swapped in a combo USB and Firewire PCI card and it is recognizing the card >> and the firewire is active and appears to recognize the USB hub but nothing >> being plugged into the card is being powered or active. >> >> Not sure if there is a firmware or software driver that was missed when I >> was reinstalling hardware and software drivers. Normal fixed USB ports >> (1.1) work but are sooo slow. >> >> Any suggestions as to what to check or reset/reinstall?? > > Have you updated the firmware of your G4/AGP to 4.2.8 ?? Goto: > <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120068> for information and > download. > > In this article (from Sept. 10, 2003) Apple is not speaking about PCI-USB > 2.0 cards. > But my experience is following: In my QS/800/'02 (running 9.2.2 and 10.4.11) > and my MDD/1,42DP (running 10.4.11 and 10.5.8) I have a cheap (Euro 8 = US$ > 11,66) 4 port PCI-USB 2.0 card and it was plug in and go. > The same card in my Sawtooth/400 (9.2.2, 10.3.9 and 10.4.11) and in my > DA/466 (9.2.2 and 10.4.11) refused to work untill the firmware update 4.2.8. > > Would say: Give it a try! But don't forget: The FW Update will only work > when booted in 9.1 <-> 9.2.2 on a intern HD. > > HTH, > > Jo Hissel
The firmware is updated as I checked it to make sure I was set to run with Tiger (10.4). I don't know if a Pram or Nvram reset would do anything as I'm not clear what the controller for the USB/PCI system is and if this can be reset - I could try to rerun it off the disc or I could try reinstalling 10.4 - but not sure if this would have any effect. Suggestions or Comments? Erik --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
