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Why does inserting a USB stick locks up my PC sometimes ?

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Subzerok11

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It's done this with diff sticks too. It does not happen often and I'm using the front port USB 3.0 slots. I don't know if it's doing this with the 2.0 slots but I can't really test out the 2.0 slots cause their located in the back of tower and the way the tower is at it would be extremely inconvenient to try. Is it probably the crappy 3rd party Renesas 3.0 controller that Asus uses maybe ?

Do you guys think it's a static issue due cause I have carpet and it's winter where I leave and the air is kinda dry, I don't remember it doing this in the summer.
 
Have you installed the latest drivers for the USB 3.0 controller? The newest one may not be on the download page for your motherboard.

There may also be a firmware update for your controller.. which is even less fun to locate.

And yeah, it could be because of static electricity. Get that computer off of the carpet. Use blocks of wood if you have to.

Have you tested your outlet for correct grounding?
 
It's happening to diff sticks so I know that's not the problem. The tower is on a piece of plywood. I'll check the for new firmware/software.
 
sometimes I believe the system cant power all our USBs and conflicts or lockups occur. Perhaps trying a powered usb hub would help.....or not.
 
Okay I found this link but not sure, have a look.

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/19880/USB-3-0-Renesas-Electronics-USB-3-0-Driver

My driver I currently have installed is Version: 2.0.32.0

The driver on the link above is Version: 2.1.28.1
which newer and the file size is about 1mb bigger then the one I currently have.




Down the page is where I'm puzzled it has this:


This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.

Intel® Desktop Board DH61AG
Intel® Desktop Board DH61BE
Intel® Desktop Board DH61DL
Intel® Desktop Board DH67BL
Intel® Desktop Board DH67CF
Intel® Desktop Board DH67CL
Intel® Desktop Board DH67GD
Intel® Desktop Board DH67VR
Intel® Desktop Board DP67BA
Intel® Desktop Board DP67BG
Intel® Desktop Board DP67DE
Intel® Desktop Board DQ67EP
Intel® Desktop Board DQ67SW
Intel® Desktop Board DX58OG
Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO2
Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI
Intel® Desktop Board DX79TO
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV
Intel® Desktop Board DZ77BH-55K


I'm not sure if my board is in this list. This is my board I have

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8P67/overview/
 
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