Re: USB 2

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wisewords wrote:
> I recently installed a USB 2 PCI card, and every so often my system
> hangs. When I re-boot and do into event manager it says:
> NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Cpntroller service failed to start
> because it was either disabled, or because it has no enabled
> devices associated with it. Sometimes it is not shown in device
> manager.
>
> Any assistance would be greatfully received.

Which PCI slot did you put it in?

I suggest a "middle" slot. Not one right next to a video card slot and not
one on the very edge of the board. I know it sounds strange - but...

And also - check for an updated driver on the manufacturer's web page.

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