My PC at home will not boot if I have my Blackberry docked. Really
freaked me out the first time it happened. Maybe look at the boot order
and make sure USB isn't listed in the boot order before the HD? I
haven't bothered to try and fix it on my home PC. I don't reboot enough
for it annoy me to the point of trying to fix it. Lol
Tom Wilson
Technology Coordinator/
Network Manager
District 50 Schools
Washington, IL
(309) 745-9531
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[mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Andrew @ ATM
Logic
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:03 AM
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Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Smartboard needs to be unplugged to start PC?
Thanks Charlie,
I think in my case its not related to drivers... The PC
will not even POST with the unit plugged in. However if you unplug it,
wait for the 'starting windows' then life is good. 'back in the day' I
recall a number of USB devices had similar issues (especially in
laptops) I am guessing its the same deal here.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Smartboard needs to be unplugged to start PC?
Andrew
I owe you some from the DHCP stuff of late, but I may not be able to
help you here. We have a number of Smart 60's in place and I have not
seen that exact behavior. I have seen OTHER equipment having an issue
when the SmartBoard is on the system. For example we Mobi units
(Wireless Digital Slate devices) and they seem to fight with the
Smartboard software. You might try uninstalling any other hardware on
the machine that is "added" and might be fighting with the SmartBoard.
If that does not go try uninstalling the SmartBoard drivers and finally
the the Smart notebook software. My gut tells me you will either see it
go OK when another device gets removed or the SmartBoard drivers go
away. Smart seems to not always play well with the other devices.
Good luck on it.
Thanks for the tips on the DHCP stuff.
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Logic
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:01 AM
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Subject: [tech-geeks] Smartboard needs to be unplugged to start PC?
I have a few of these now (Smartboard 60's) and myself (and staff) have
noticed the PC (Clone based Media PC) will not start if the unit is
plugged in. Only starts the post and will stay (without error) doing
nothing unless the USB cable is unplugged to the Smartboard. Once it
hits starting windows your fine to plug it in, and all is well.
I tried a powered usb hub, but not only did it NOT work, the hub got hot
enough to melt the sticker inside its plastic case?
Anyone have this, and/or a fix?
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