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For USB to operate correctly it MUST be Enabled (Switched On), in the computer BIOS

Common BIOS "Switches"

• USB Keyboard - Enabled or Yes

• Legacy USB - Enabled or Yes

• Assign IRQ for USB - Enabled or Yes

Entering the BIOS Setup (How To)

The Del key is the most common.  Other keys and combinations are used . 

To enter the BIOS setup,  press and hold one or a combination of the following keys during boot up.

Note:  You may need to press and hold the boot key (s) before anything appears on the screen

• Del
• F10
• F1
• F2
• Ctrl + Esc
• Esc
• Alt + Esc
• Ctrl + Alt + Esc
• Ctrl + Alt + Enter
• Ins

Warning

Changing BIOS settings can cause the computer NOT to boot.

Updating the BIOS

Many common USB problems are cured by updating the BIOS.  No amount of tweaking can correct a system that requires an updated BIOS version.  If all other settings seem to be correct and you still experience USB problems, a BIOS update may be in order. 

BIOS Updates are Available at the Following Links

In Alphabetical Order by Motherboard Manufacturer

If you can't find your link here check the USB Links page.

[1-9 & A] [BCD] [EFG] [HIJ] [KLM] [NOP] [QRS] [TUV] [WXYZ]

Warning

Improperly updating the BIOS can have permanent and fatal results

Ability

http://www.ability-tw.com/

Abit

http://www.abit-usa.com/

Acer

http://www.acer.com/

ACorp

http://www.acorp.com.tw/

Adlib Multimedia

http://www.adlib-multimedia.com/

AIR (Advanced Integration Research)

http://www.airwebs.com/

ALI (Acer Laboratories)

http://www.acerlabs.com/

AME Group

http://www.amegroup.com.au/

American Megatrends

http://www.megatrends.com

Amptron

http://www.amptron.com/

AMS Tech

http://www.amstech.com/

Amstrad

http://www.amstrad.com/

Antec

http://www.antec-inc.com/

AOpen

http://www.aopen.com.tw/

Apac

http://www.apacmm.com/

ARI Service

http://www.ari-service.com/

Aristo

http://www.ventura.at/

AST

http://www.ast.com/

ASUS

http://usa.asus.com/index.htm

A -Trend  (The Official Site is Closed)

http://www.elhvb.com/mboards/a-trend/Index.html

AVT Industrial

http://www.avt.com.hk/default.asp

Award

http://www.award.com/

Azza

http://www.azzaboard.com/

 

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Bare-Bone

http://www.bare-bone.com/

BCM

http://www.bcmgvc.com/

Biostar

http://www.biostar-usa.com/home.htm

California Graphics & Peripherals

http://www.californiagraphicsusa.com/

Commate

http://www.tcommate.com.tw/e-home.htm

Compaq Computer

http://www.compaq.com

Computer Technology

http://www.ctlcorp.com/

Computex

http://www.computex.com.tw/

Cyrix

http://www.cyrix.com

Data Expert (Expert Media)

http://www.dataexpert.com.tw

DCS Multimedia (US Sertek)

http://www.ussertek.com/

Dell Computer

http://www.dell.com/

DFI / Diamond Flower Electric Instrument

http://www.dfiusa.com

Diamond Multimedia

http://www.diamondmm.com

Digicom Group

http://www.digicomgroup.com/

Digital Equipment Corporation / DEC

http://www.digital.com/

DTK Computer

http://www.dtk.com.tw/

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Edom (Win Technologies)

http://www.edom.com/

EFA

http://www.efacorp.com/

Elitegroup Computer Systems

http://www.ecsusa.com/

Elpina 

http://www.ability-tw.com/

ENPC

http://www.enpc.com.tw/

Epox

http://www.epox.com/

Espco

http://www.espco.com/

Evergreen Technologies

http://www.evertech.com/

Famous Technology

http://www.magic-pro.com.hk/

FIC

http://www.fic.com.tw/

FKI

http://www.fkusa.com/

Flagpoint

http://www.flagpoint.com/

Flexus

http://www.flexus.nl/

Ford Lian

http://www.fordlian.com/profile/main.html

Freetech

http://www.freetech.com/

Fujitsu

http://www.fcpa.com/

Future Tech International

http://www.fti-inc.com/

Gateway

http://www.gateway.com/

Gemlight

http://www.genicom.com/

Gigabyte

http://www.giga-byte.com/gigabyte-web/newindex.htm

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Helios / Atrend

http://www.a-trend.com/

Hsing Tech / PC Chips

http://www.pcchips.com/

IBM

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/

Intel

http://www.intel.com/

Iwill

http://www.iwill.com.tw/

Jamicon

http://www.jamicon.com/

Jaton

http://www.jaton.com/

J-Bond

http://www.jbond.com/

Jetway

http://www.jetway.com.tw/

J-Mark

http://www.j-mark.com/

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Koutech

http://www.koutech.com

Lucky Star Technology

Out of Business / No Longer Available

M Technology

http://www.mtiusa.com/

Magic Pro

http://www.magic-pro.com.hk/

Matsonic

http://www.matsonic.com/

Megastar

Out of Business / No Longer Available

Micron

http://www.micron.com/

Micronics Computers Inc.

Out of Business / No Longer Available

MicroStar

http://www.msicomputer.com/

Mylex

http://www.mylex.com/

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NEC

http://www.nec-computers.com/default.asp

NMC

http://nmc-pe.de/data/indexen.htm

NCR

http://www.ncr.com/

Ocean

http://www.oceanhk.com/

Ozzo

http://www.ozzo.com/

Packard Bell

http://www.packardbell.com/

PC Partner

http://www.pcpartner.com/

PC Chips

http://www.pc-chips.ru/english/index.html

PC Wave

http://www.pcwave.com/

Phoenix

http://www.phoenix.com/

Pine Group

http://www.pinegroup.com/

Power Color

http://www.powercolor.com.tw/index_e.html

Premio

http://www.premiopc.com/index.shtml

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QDI

http://www.qdigrp.com/

Quantex

Out of Business

Quadtel / RealTek

http://www.realtek.com.tw

Rise

http://www.rise.com.tw/

San Li

http://www.superpower.com.tw/

Sertek

http://www.ussertek.com/

Shuttle / SpaceWalker

http://www.shuttle.com

Siemens Nixdorf

http://www.sni.de/

SiS

http://www.sis.com.tw/

Sowah

http://www.sowah.com/

Soyo Computer

http://www.soyo.com.tw/

Spacewalker

http://www.shuttle.com

Super Power

Out of Business / No Longer Available

SuperMicro

http://supermicro.com/

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Taiwan Mycomp Co., Ltd.

http://www.mycomp.com.tw/

Tatung

http://www.tatungusa.com/

Tekram Technologies

http://www.tekram.com/

Toshiba

http://www.toshiba.com/

Totem

http://www.totem.com.tw/

Transcend

http://www.transcendusa.com/

Tulip

http://www.tulip.com/

Tyan

http://www.tyan.com/

Unisys

http://www.unisys.com/

Unitron

http://www.unitron.com.tw/

US Sertek / Sertek

http://www.ussertek.com/

Vextrec Technology

http://www.vextrec.com/

VIA

http://www.viatech.com/ 

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Winbook

http://www.winbook.com/

Xcess

http://www.xcesstech.com/

Yakumo

http://www.yakumo.de/

Zenith Data Systems

http://www.zds.com/

Zeos

http://www.micronpc.com/

Zida

http://www.zida.com/

http://www.zida.com/bios.htm

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