[mythtv-users] USB troubles - Options

[Mike Perkins]

covert covert wrote:
> I have been plagued with dvb-usb: bulk message failed errors causing
> my system to slow down with a reboot being the only way to fix it. It
> starts when the USB traffic gets loaded up such as recording a HD
> channel or recording a few SD channels. I have used a few different
> USB tuners and they show a similar problem once the USB traffic gets
> loaded up.
> 
> I am convinced it is a problem with the USB controller on the 780G
> motherboard. South bridge is SB700.
> 
> So I have decided I need to get a new motherboard.
> 
> Looking for advice on what chip sets to look for or avoid.
> 
> Also can I just swap over motherboards without having to do a
> re-install ? I am running Mythbuntu on a AMD64.
> 
Before you part with a ton of cash, have you room in your box for a PCI USB 
expander card? Reasonably cheap, will give you four+ extra USB ports that go 
through their own controller, not the one on the motherboard.

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Mike Perkins