Curse

bradktulu · Nov 05, 2007, 05:49 PM // 17:49

Hey there.
Recently I have upgraded to an
Athlon 64 x2 4000+

Along with an Asus M2A-VM motherboard.

Every so often when I boot I get an error messaging saying

"USB Over-Current device detected, system will shut down in 15 seconds"

If I reset the computer most times it will boot up, and runs fine this only happens on an odd occasion.

Just wondering if anyone has any idea's what could be causing it?

Note:
It happens even when there is nothing hooked up to the USB ports.

I've been thinking maybe it's an issue with my PSU but I'm unsure and don't want to spend the cash on a new PSU if I don't have to.

gone · Nov 05, 2007, 06:38 PM // 18:38

If I were you' I'd make it a priority to contact Asus support. seeing as the Usb ports are on board. If they can't help try your Psu manufacturer.

on a side note what is your Psu output?
what/are you plugging in when this happens?

give them your system specs and start from there.

(main reason being, you don't want to invalidate any warranties)

IslandHermet · Nov 05, 2007, 06:49 PM // 18:49

From the sound of the problem it would seem your system is ither hitting a power Loop caused from bad USB port wireing or a bad USB port all togeather which is causeing you machine to think it has a power surge and to protect other hardware will shut down. Or your Motherboard has the wrong or bad BIOS software Which can be reloaded only if you have the software, this would cause this problem to manafest its self on occasion. make sure all jumpers on the motherboard are in the right spot as well If you have the manual It will tell you how to have them, If no manual Google your Motherboards serial # to locate a online Manual. Good luck and hope this helps.

Ctb · Nov 05, 2007, 07:07 PM // 19:07

- Flash to the latest version of the BIOS for that mobo. Asus has these problems for some reason.

- Make sure your case isn't touching the motherboard. Look for broken or bent pins or pieces of the case and make sure the mobo is seated firmly and not touching the case anywhere.

- Disable your USB ports in BIOS and see what happens.

- Make sure the USB ports themselves aren't damaged. Look for bent pins and make sure the port is properly connected to the mobo and not damaged at all.

- Make sure there aren't any capacitors starting to fail on the mobo. The little rod-like things should have flat, clean tops. Make sure none are bulging or leaking a brownish, foamy substance.

- Make sure everything is seated properly from the install. Make sure you didn't bump anything loose.

bradktulu · Nov 05, 2007, 09:16 PM // 21:16

I will try to contact asus support, I have been reading up and they seem to be known for this problem.

I have flashed to the latest bios previously in hopes that it would fix it, but nothing.

I purchased the board brand new, a little over 2 weeks ago and got that message right from the start, but it still boots fine after a restart and all the usb ports seem to work properly.