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My Disc Manager 100 tower worked when it was connected directly to my computer. Why doesn it work now that it is connected via a powered hub?

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My Disc Manager 100 tower worked when it was connected directly to my computer. Why doesn it work now that it is connected via a powered hub?

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Make sure you haven’t exceeded the limits for USB connections The limit for USB device connections is 127 devices, and the depth of a USB chain is 5 hubs. See www.usg.org for more information. Make sure the USB port is working correctly. If you have another USB device (such as a mouse), plug it into the port to verify that the port is working and the device is recognized. You can also try plugging the tower into another port in the powered hub. Verify that the power plug on your powered hub provides for 2.1 Amps of power or more. Some hubs come with only 1.0 Amp power plugs – which will not sufficiently power 5 units. Make sure the USB controller is in your computer’s Device Manager list. In Windows 2000 and XP: • From the Windows Start button, click Control Panel. • If you’re using Category view, open Performance and Maintenance. • Double-click the System icon. • Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. If there is a controller, check to see that the USB hub is seen by t