2005FPW conflicting with motherboard

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Hey guys,   So last weekend we built 2 brand new systems. The specs can bee seen below. We built 2 of the IDENTICAL machines, with the exceptions of HDD manufacturers, and DVD Burners.   Once both systems were up and running, we noticed that one system would hang during booting right after it showed the memory status  It will hang for exactly 19 seconds, then will go to 'Detecting IDE Devices'.   Now I've tried jumpers, IDE cables, and the loot. I have figured out the problem . . . but it makes ZERO sense nor do I have a solution.   We both have Dell 2005FPW monitors. The monitors require a USB to be plugged into the monitor, then into your computer. So I plugged the USB into 1 of the 4 slots of the onboard USB's. When it is plugged in, she hangs.   So I said what the heck, I just won't power the monitors USB ports, and unplugged the cable. It now only takes 4 seconds to get to 'Detecting IDE Device' (just as long as the other computer), but when it goes to boot up into windows, it freezes at 'Boot from CD-ROM', and will not go any further. My boot priority is CD-ROM > Hard Disk > Floppy, and has always been like that.   So I then tried to plug the monitor USB into a 4-Port PCI USB card , , , She freezes just as if she was unplugged.   So if she's plugged in, the computer hangs 19 seconds on the POST screen, then advances.   If she's unplugged, or not plugged into the motherboard's onboard USB slots, she hangs just before windows starts to boot/load, and doesn't advance.   Any suggestions? This just makes ZERO sense to me.   Thanks in advance guys.   Jnick AMD 64 3500+ (90nm Winchester) // Zalman 7000B-AlCu LED // MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum // BFG GeForce 6800GT // 1GB Patriot XBL PC3200 // Audigy 2 ZS // 120GB Maxtor Diamondback 9 // 80GB Maxtor // Ultra X-Connect 500W // Lian-Li PC-65 case // Dell 2005FPW Monitor

calista · Answer

it could be that your BIOS has a setting for USB EMULATION.  try to set it to NOBOOT or NONE.

Ariel001 · Answer

We both have Dell 2005FPW monitors. The monitors require a USB to be plugged into the monitor, then into your computer. So I plugged the USB into 1 of the 4 slots of the onboard USB's. When it is plugged in, she hangs.

The monitor only "requires" this if you intend to use the USB ports built into the monitor. Some USB ports don't support a USB Hub, which is what's on the 2005FPW. Some USB ports are also just goofy... I had a MS Intellimouse Explorer wireless USB plugged into one of my PC's (Asus P4T533-C motherboard) and the PC would not boot if it was in either of the top two USB ports.. moving it to a different port solved the problem.

I suggest you try a different USB port, or just don't use the hub on your monitor if your motherboard has a bug. You might also want to try updating your motherboard BIOS if you haven't already.

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