Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread themacuser
The CUDA switch does function as a reset switch but they're not the same. The external reset switch just restarts the computer like command-control-power key. On 01/03/2005, at 03:49, Laurent Daudelin (No, I'm not a contractor) wrote: On 28/02/05 12:09, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

UPDATE - USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Larry le Mac
Cuda Cuda Cuda!!! http://mrjcd.com/junk/CUDA.jpg Yes, Cuda saves the day!!! Acts as if nothing happened... I will now be testing the hub a bit more in depth as I know it doesn't actually kill the iMac(s), only puts them in a coma... ;o) Larry ___

Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Laurent Daudelin (No, I'm not a contractor)
On 28/02/05 12:09, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To the best of my knowledge (and I have studied electronics > at Uni for 4 years) a powered hub simply boosts the signal out > to the connected devices, and can be used as an unpowered > hub with the PSU unplugged. > > It should not a

Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Larry le Mac
To the best of my knowledge (and I have studied electronics at Uni for 4 years) a powered hub simply boosts the signal out to the connected devices, and can be used as an unpowered hub with the PSU unplugged. It should not affect the computer end of the hub. Obviously there might be something wrong

Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Ben Parkhurst
When I worked at a computer store and USB first came out, I was told by an Intel rep that powered hubs should be plugged in when the computer is off. I have followed this info since 1997, and recommend it to anyone who buys a powered hub. Regular USB perhipials are just fine to hot plug. Ben On M

Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 2/28/05 10:00 AM, "Ben Parkhurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did you have the computer on when you plugged it in? Sometimes with > powered hubs you are not supposed to plug them in when the computer is > on. Where did you get this information? I've never seen a peep about this anywhere.

Re: USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Ben Parkhurst
Did you have the computer on when you plugged it in? Sometimes with powered hubs you are not supposed to plug them in when the computer is on. If it really did fry them, I would call and ask for the company to pay for the damage, because that is unacceptable. Ben On Feb 28, 2005, at 8:44 AM, Lar

USB Hub killed two Macs... ???

2005-02-28 Thread Larry le Mac
I am sending this question here, even though it relates to a couple of iMacs, as in reality it's USB which is the subject and not iMac. I have just seemingly killed (?) two Bondi iMacs by plugging a powered USB hub in. Prior to using the hub, they both worked fine, now they won't start up at all. I