Thanks for the reply.

So the little choke looking thing on the USB cable does not really do
anything?

I do have an older M/B.  I'll check the BIOS when I am able to reboot.

Thanks,
Bobby

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Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 2:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [H] USB cable for external drive.


>connected to a powered USB hub on my desktop
>because it will not reach my PC.  Can I safely replace the USB cable that
>came with the unit with a standard 6-foot USB cable?

Yes, USB is USB.

Also, why will my pc not boot when I have the external drive that is plugged
>into the hub and powered on?

Some older motherboards are like that. If you have a USB drive 
plugged in and active they hang at post. Trying configuring your BIOS 
boot sequence to include that drive.





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