Hey guys i just got a new motherboard for my computer and it has usb 3.0. I know the transformers usb cable is a 3.0 cable, but when i plug it in to the 3.0 it says device cant be started. But if i plug it in the 2.0 it works great. So is the problem with my transformer? Or the motherboard? i dont have another 3.0 device to try but i did try a 2.0 device in the 3.0 port and it also didnt work. I know its 2.0 compatible.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
You should try another USB3 device.
It sounds like it is your motherboard, because USB3 is backwards compitable with USB2, so if the USB device doesn't support USB3 it should pop up as a USB2 device.
In your case it is not functioning at all.
Try another USB3/USB2 device in the same port and check if it is working.
whitekidney said:
You should try another USB3 device.
It sounds like it is your motherboard, because USB3 is backwards compitable with USB2, so if the USB device doesn't support USB3 it should pop up as a USB2 device.
In your case it is not functioning at all.
Try another USB3/USB2 device in the same port and check if it is working.
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Thanks so much for the help! I dont have any other 3.0 devices but i will try other 2.0 and and see what i get. If all else fails i will just return the mobo and get a new one.
I think you might be wrong about the transformer being usb 3.0 compatible. The transformer cord uses a usb 3.0 connector wired up in a propriotary way to enable an 11 volt power connection for charging. This is not supported by the usb 3.0 spec and it might screw up the backwards compatibility of the port.
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I was wondering if there is any such device / cord which would convert the Asus proprietary plug on the transformer to a USB cord or something so I could plug in different things without having to buy the keyboard....
Yes it does exist:http://www.asus.com/Peripherals_Accessories/Eee_Pad_Accessories/External_USB_Adapter/
Could you charge the tablet with a regular USB cable using that adapter?
Only when in deep sleep or turned off - but it charges.
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Could you charge the tablet with a regular USB cable using that adapter?
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No because the USB adapter linked only outputs 5v on the USB port, its not an input.
The USB socket is the wrong type for normal USB cables used for charging, but even a USB-A to USB-A adapter wont allow charging and may even destroy the USB adapter (well, it might not, but I certanly wouldnt want to try it!)
That is sort of what i was afraid of. I was hoping that since I can use the propietary cable, I would be able to switch to a longer cable with the help of the adapter.
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That is sort of what i was afraid of. I was hoping that since I can use the propietary cable, I would be able to switch to a longer cable with the help of the adapter.
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Just attach an usb3.0 cable to the propietary cable. Then you have a longer cable.
I'am using this with the tablet and charger.
It has to be USB 3.0 cable? Dang, I actually do have an older extension cable somewhere (forgot all about it until I read your post) but it is pre-3.0, but hey, if i find it I will at least give it a try, not like something would brake, right? Right??
hmm...I had asked this in my thread, but no one has given me a straight answer. Looks like it wouldn't work even with Male A to Male A. I already bought one, so maybe I'll give it a try. Has anyone done so before?
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It has to be USB 3.0 cable? Dang, I actually do have an older extension cable somewhere (forgot all about it until I read your post) but it is pre-3.0, but hey, if i find it I will at least give it a try, not like something would brake, right? Right??
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Yes, it must be a usb 3.0 cable.
I have this one and can charge the tablet with this cable attached to the propietary cable and the asus charger
Just tried it again and it is now charging.
That is cool, but I was hoping it would be in a "cord" form because imagine you would have that sticking out from your device, then on top of that you would have your usb plug sticking out as well...
Also, would this work with something like a wireless keyboard and mouse? (the wireless receiver is USB)...
I've heard that the External USB Adapter from ASUS is a notoriously difficult beast to locate. It's marketed to plug into a bare tablet and provide a Host USB connector. But, would it also work in the charging port of the keyboard dock giving a second Host USB port? (Yes, I know a hub would do this. But If one wants this device to connect USB storage to a bare tablet, would it also do double duty and work with the dock?)
It certainly sounds possible. Mostly because I think the internals of the keyboard dock are a hub already basically.
One usb going to the card reader, one going to the usb port, one to the keyboard function, and another as a passthrough to the proprietary data port.
So by using the usb adapter you are just converting the otherwise unused data port into another usb port.
since there both 40 pin connecters i imagine that would work
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since there both 40 pin connecters i imagine that would work
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That is also my assumption, but we all know what assuming does. All depends if all the signals are passed through, and if there are any lag or transmission line issues.
Has anyone tried this to verify if it does or does not work?
Hi All,
I'm trying to get a USB device connected to my phone (specifically an OBDII reader with Torque Pro). No matter what I do, I can't get it to recognize on my Nexus S 4g. When I run USB Host Diagnostics, it basically says it can't find anything.
I'm running a flavor of Cyanogen 10 with its stock kernal.
My questions are:
Do I need to go through a powered USB hub to get the proper power?
Do I need a specific kernel with the correct host modules enabled? (if so, can someone point me to one)
Thanks,
Torque Pro worked fine with my NS4G with a cheap ebay bluetooth adapter with no hassle. That adapter had no batteries at all, it was powered through the ALDL port on the car. I couldn't imagine needing power since no scanner I know of needs power at the ALDL port, it pulls it from the port itself. I would bet it is USB driver problems, or problems reading the USB adapter through Jellybean because of this new MTP protocol that sucks
Good to know.
Should I try a HoneyComb ROM? I guess it COULD be the OTG cable I got from amazon. Maybe it's not plugging in all the way.
thx
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Torque Pro worked fine with my NS4G with a cheap ebay bluetooth adapter with no hassle. That adapter had no batteries at all, it was powered through the ALDL port on the car. I couldn't imagine needing power since no scanner I know of needs power at the ALDL port, it pulls it from the port itself. I would bet it is USB driver problems, or problems reading the USB adapter through Jellybean because of this new MTP protocol that sucks
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shelbydz said:
Good to know.
Should I try a HoneyComb ROM? I guess it COULD be the OTG cable I got from amazon. Maybe it's not plugging in all the way.
thx
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No Honeycomb roms for Nexus S...
I highly suggest a OBDII bluetooth adapter. They're 15$ on the net and will spare you the trouble. Make sure you find one that has good reviews, some cheap ones have problem connecting to some cars because of broken J1850 PWM (i think it's PWM, might be VPW) protocol.
OK so here is my problem: every time I connect a USB via the micro USB port the device doesn't detect the USB. However sometimes if i am lucky I only need to twist the cable and it works shortly. Probably the cable is destroyed, anyone know if I need exactly this cable or if I could also use a normal micro USB adapter cable. Thank you.
Temporeiches said:
OK so here is my problem: every time I connect a USB via the micro USB port the device doesn't detect the USB. However sometimes if i am lucky I only need to twist the cable and it works shortly. Probably the cable is destroyed, anyone know if I need exactly this cable or if I could also use a normal micro USB adapter cable. Thank you.
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Well, I'm a bit confused, as the 70x has actually 2 cables.
1. The USB cable that connects to a PC
2. The USB dongle adapter that has a full size USB connector (female) for connecting flash sticks for example.
Regardless, as in number 1, you can't use just any micro USB cable, like the one that comes with a camera for example. You might, but then again, the data connections may be wrong. Best thing is to try. Typically I use my HTC cable. Regardless, you won't damage anything by trying.
As in number 2, well, it may be hit and miss if you get a generic one. The + and - pin layout should be the same, but the data might be different. The only way is to check.
When you twist your cable, make sure it's not actually twisting the connector (micro). This may give false readings, when in fact it could be a damaged micro USB port on the Tab. So check it good.
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ok thanx. found a working cable.
What do you guys think about this one?
amazon.com/warranty-SuperSpeed-Ultrabooks-Microsoft-Raspberry/dp/B00KG43O3A/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1416542964&sr=8-11&keywords=belkin+hub+card
Did you ever order this, if so, how do you like it so far?
That hub looks like it's not an OTG one, so you'll have to buy an OTG cable/adaptor separately. Also, it has USB3.0 ports, but the MicroUSB port on the Nexus9 is only USB 2.0.
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That hub looks like it's not an OTG one, so you'll have to buy an OTG cable/adaptor separately. Also, it has USB3.0 ports, but the MicroUSB port on the Nexus9 is only USB 2.0.
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so does this mean it will not recognize the hub at all? or that we just wouldn't get the increased speed.features of USB 3.0?
You just won't be able to get the extra speed, and you'll probably spend less on a USB2 hub.