[mythtv-users] Problems with External USB Drives

Yan Seiner yan at seiner.com
Sat Jan 10 21:36:35 UTC 2009


Jonno wrote:
>
>
> Ok I just tested the output from the Thermaltake power supply brick
> and I'm getting 11V on one side (should be 12V but I figure it's fine)
> but 25V on the other (instead of 5V!). I guess that could be the
> issue! Seems to me these Thermaltake power supplies are junk. Guess
> I'll try something else.
>   
I ws going to suggest a PS...  Also, some USB ports can't supply the 
full 500mA required by the spec.  The device is identified, drivers are 
loaded, but it will either not work at all (if you're lucky) or work 
sporadically.

Try different USB ports as well.

--Yan


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