On 12/20/09 8:44 AM, Bill Connelly of [email protected] sent > > On Dec 18, 2009, at 8:42 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: > >> I changed to a newer driver for my Yamaha motif es8 digital keyboard, >> connected as a USB device, and now when I turn on the motif es8, my >> attached QS Dual 1GHz Powers Up. (OS X 10.5.8). >> >> Weird? I've never noticed this happening before. >> >> My QS is not in Sleep mode ... an installed M-Audio 2496 doesn't >> support Sleep. It's, allegedly, completely Shut Down. >> >> No Energy Saver Options are checked (Wake options all off). >> >> It does have a replacement mobo. >> >> Any other experience with USB devices being turned on, starting up >> your attached Mac? >> > > > According to a KB attachable item (no longer) for sale ... > http://www.welovemacs.com/usb-key-bt.html > > ... all Macs up to the Quicksilver G4 (some exceptions) can be started > with a USB power button. > > I'm just concluding my Yamaha motif es8 power switch/USB line, is > being perceived as a power button. >
Well, an early Christmas present from Yamaha, I'd say, Bill! How cool is that?...switch on your MIDI controller and your system lights up. About the time you get used to it, another firmware update will cancel it out, then you'll think it's broken!:-D Happy Holidays, Dana -- 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
