Tyan S2390B and USB

[n0zak]

I recently upgraded from a Tyan s1590s with a k6-2 500mhz cpu to the S2390b and a 1.4gig 266fsb Athalon cpu. Everything seems to work except my Sandisk compact flash reader. It gave no problems on the old board, but if I hook it to the new board, it works until you try to reboot the system. The system locks on drive detection. I have let it sit as long as 5 min., drive lights will go out eventually but go no further. At this point, ctrl+alt+del will not work. Full power off or reset button only method that seemed to work. If, at this point , I unplug the Sandisk unit insted of turning off the power, the computer will finish booting as if it had never stopped. Any ideas??

[BipolarBill]

Was your power supply upgraded to Athlon standards? Since the PC will not start with a USB device plugged in, a BIOS update is in order too.

I'll be honest with you...I see this alot with the Sandisk and other readers. I have yet to see a simple fix.

[n0zak]

Power supply meets athalon standards. I forgot to say that I have three other usb devices attached as well. Through trial and error, I found the Sandisk reader to be the only thing causing the problem.
I guess it may be a good thing it is usb...at least I can use it when I want and then unplug it.
Thanks.