ipod stopped connecting to usb port

[ashi]

i've had my ipod for 6 months or so and i've been synching it to my pc via usb without a hitch uptil now.

whenever i did connect the ipod to the usb port i would get a message saying that i was trying to connect a hi-speed device to a slow connection or something to that effect but the ipod would connect and be recognised on the pc. i assumed that the message referred to my using a slower usb connection rather than usb 2.0 or firewire.

now when i try to connect the ipod to the pc i get an error message saying that a device has caused a power surge and the usb port needs to be reset. i've tried connecting the ipod to all the usb ports (both front and back) as well as to an externally-powered usb hub but i've managed to connect it just once.

on googling for some answers i discovered that SP2, which i have, could be a culprit for this behaviour.

i'd like to know if there's anyway to connect the ipod via the slower 1.1 usb ports after installing SP2 or will i need to install a usb2.0 or firewire card to be able to sync mt ipod again.

thank you!

[formatc1702]

hey!

dont think it really helps you but in the instruction booklet it says it doesnt support usb 1.1... coulnt confirm it since my pc has usb 2.0

[Comrade Cruz]

I have SP2 and can connect my iPod through USB. You might want to try downloading all the latest Windows Updates. The best thing to do, would be to get a nice Firewire card.

;)

PS. I use Firewire 99.9% of the time.

[ashi]

well...

the reason why i thought my usb port was the older 1.1 version was cos when i COULD sync my ipod, the transfers were so damn slow...but when i rechecked the system properties i discovered that the intel 865PERL M/B on my pc does in fact have usb 2.0 ports.

i went and updated the BIOS and checked for windows updates. started getting BSODs caused by the atidvag drivers so i updated those too. Then i disconnected all other usb devices (printer/modem/ipaq cradle/external usb hub) sent up a small prayer and connected my ipod and..... wonder of wonders...it connected!...n at super speeds too.

but i think i patted my back too soon. today it's causing the same power surges in the usb ports.

:(

WHY???

ok..i'm getting a firewire card tomorrow..but i still want to know WHY!