crazybear Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have a Gigabyte GA-58X-UD7 v.1 motherboard and Phoenix BIOS. The USB 3.0 drivers seem only to load during boot...so I can NOT use the USB 3.0 connections...and have to use the USB2.0 - though I'd much prefer to use it the other way and save ports. Anyone have a similar board or know how to make the drivers always on. I see no such option in BIOS - USB 3.0 is 'on'. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=138472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlybird Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 i was having a problem with my keyboard saying that it was an unknown device, i was just told that if you spammed caps lock, the lightning would freeze.. this in fact did this to me as well. i used the usb port 3.0 and not only did it resolve the unknown device issue but the capslock glitch was resolved as well. thanks for the ppl who mentioned it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrski Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Just curious if anyone thinks the K70 would work behind a KVM, and if so try USB3 or 2? (The 2nd power connection USB can go direct to one or the other machine easily enough...or even to an external USB power adaptor source I imagine?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankc92 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 anyone else have issues such that they need to reset the keyboard (by moving the polling switch) on boot before it is recognized by CUE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecnical Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 My keyboard now stops freezing when using the one USB in the USB 3.0 Port after the recent update. Thank Corsiar praise given when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybear Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What is the consensus or 'official' [Corsair] best practice now for the two USB plugs? I have one 3.0 and lots of 2.0s - is that better than 2x2.0? - this is what I have now and I don't seem to have any problems since the firmware update. If one 3.0 is better, which plug should I put in the 3.0 if it matters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What is the consensus or 'official' [Corsair] best practice now for the two USB plugs? I have one 3.0 and lots of 2.0s - is that better than 2x2.0? - this is what I have now and I don't seem to have any problems since the firmware update. If one 3.0 is better, which plug should I put in the 3.0 if it matters? The reply to this is already in the first post of this thread. As for which solution is better the answer is it depends: some motherboards work better with 1x3.0 others work better with 2x2.0 USB ports. Make some tests on your motherboard and see which works better. Normally you'd go for 1 USB 3.0 port only since it leaves another USB port open on your motherboard, but if you're not concerned about it then it doesn't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBLevin Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks for this tip! Just freed up a port!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maap Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Question: Got a k70 rgb. works perfectly while plugged into a usb 3. No problem, right? Well not for me. It should work usb 2 and it doesn't. When I plug it into usb 2, as recommended, double arrow power plug first, then keyboard plug, it seems to work but Windows comes up with unrecognized device. I know, I know, just leave it in the usb 3 and be happy but I'm kinda OCD when it comes to the computer. Don't like having that extra cord dangling. Questuion 1: why isn't it recognized in usb 2? thinking it might be a mobo option, the rampage V has so dam many. Question 2: someone mentioned this earlier in the thread, What harm would it do to plug both plugs into 2 usb 3 sockets. too much current?, 2nd won't be used. Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 With USB 3 one port is enough for the current needed, plugging both cords into USB 3.0 might cause errors since it receives much more current than it needs (double). Personally I would prefer to have 1 free USB port I can use for other things too. That said it really depends on the motherboard, on the chipset it uses (asmedia, etc) and so on. Some motherboards work with either 3.0 or 2.0, others only 3.0 and others again only 2.0. Since you already know it works with only 1 3.0 port I would just use that and be done with it. I understand where you're coming from since I'm kinda OCD myself but it's not worth the trouble if you ask me. If you still want to give it a try you'd have to check any USB ports related options in your BIOS. And also take a look at the devices list in windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maap Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yeah, got it plugged in to single usb 3, bundled the 2nd connector to look neat. No Device manager errors on usb3, but with usb2, comes up with unknown device. Think that second plug confuses the mobo. Kinda figured both in usb 3 might be too much. USB space not an issue with this mobo though, 10 usb 3 plus 2 usb 2 on rear for total of 12, plus 2 usb 3.1. thru exp card. 4 usb3 on front plus 3 usb2. USB overload. Only got a couple of usb 3 devices...lol Thanks for reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybear Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Any evidence as to which connector one would likely use if using only one USB 3.0 port? While I'm sure I can [and will] try, I'd be interested to know what others have found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Technobeard Posted June 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2015 Any evidence as to which connector one would likely use if using only one USB 3.0 port? While I'm sure I can [and will] try, I'd be interested to know what others have found. The OP covers this: Connecting via USB 3.0 Use one connector (the one with the keyboard icon) when connecting via USB 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jago_ff Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Connecting via USB 3.0 Use one connector (the one with the keyboard icon) when connecting via USB 3.0 Connecting via USB 2.0 Use both connectors when using USB 2.0. Important Note: Plug in the connector with the two arrows icon first, and the connector with the keyboard icon second. ----- This is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yes, that's correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misshu Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi, I have a strange problem on windows 10, when i use both usb from my k95 rgb on a 2 usb 2.0 that usb with arrows is not recornized by windows and every 5 seconds windows telling me that with a iritating sound .... (the keyboard works fine even if the windows cant recirnize the usb) When connecting to a usb 3.0 i dont have this problem becouse i dont need the other cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 If the keyboard works just fine with only 1 USB 3.0 port then go ahead and use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theking4 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 OK @ so im not the only one with the UNKNOWN DEVICE ERROR 43! because that also only happens in USB 2.0 with Mobo g1.sniper.b5 from gigabyte. so what im understanding that its just doesnt work in usb 2.0? also im a person that want to use 2.0 ports. but in this case i have to use 3.0? or is there a workaround for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavensblood Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Just got my Corsair Strafe RGB and I have a question regarding its USB Connection Requirement. I plugged in one connector with the keyboard icon in a USB 3.0 port as stated. Keyboard worked like normal, but when I tried to plug in my Cloud 2 Headset to the USB passthrough on the Keyboard I cant seem to get my PC to recognize my headset device since the Instructions said to plug in only one connector when using USB 3.0 I tried plugging in the second connector to another USB 3.0 (since I'm currently out of USB 2.0 ports) and my headset got recognized by my PC and works great now. So I wanted to know if my keyboard can stay connected to two USB 3.0 ports... is this safe? I freed up two USB 2.0 ports temporarily for my keyboard and settled in using these right now. I'm really looking forward to know if its safe to use two USB 3.0 ports for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inheritance Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Just got my Corsair Strafe RGB and I have a question regarding its USB Connection Requirement. I plugged in one connector with the keyboard icon in a USB 3.0 port as stated. Keyboard worked like normal, but when I tried to plug in my Cloud 2 Headset to the USB passthrough on the Keyboard I cant seem to get my PC to recognize my headset device since the Instructions said to plug in only one connector when using USB 3.0 I tried plugging in the second connector to another USB 3.0 (since I'm currently out of USB 2.0 ports) and my headset got recognized by my PC and works great now. So I wanted to know if my keyboard can stay connected to two USB 3.0 ports... is this safe? I freed up two USB 2.0 ports temporarily for my keyboard and settled in using these right now. I'm really looking forward to know if its safe to use two USB 3.0 ports for this? Its fine to use two USB 3.0 ports. nothing bad will happen. Its best if you plug both of them in to the 3.0 ports but it really doesnt matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Just got my Corsair Strafe RGB and I have a question regarding its USB Connection Requirement. I plugged in one connector with the keyboard icon in a USB 3.0 port as stated. Keyboard worked like normal, but when I tried to plug in my Cloud 2 Headset to the USB passthrough on the Keyboard I cant seem to get my PC to recognize my headset device since the Instructions said to plug in only one connector when using USB 3.0 I tried plugging in the second connector to another USB 3.0 (since I'm currently out of USB 2.0 ports) and my headset got recognized by my PC and works great now. So I wanted to know if my keyboard can stay connected to two USB 3.0 ports... is this safe? I freed up two USB 2.0 ports temporarily for my keyboard and settled in using these right now. I'm really looking forward to know if its safe to use two USB 3.0 ports for this? The Strafe RGB has only 1 USB connector for the lights and the other one is for the USB passthrough, unlike the K65/70/95 RGB that do NOT have a passthrough but require instead 2 USB connectors for the lights alone. So yes, you need to plug in both for the headset to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavensblood Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Its fine to use two USB 3.0 ports. nothing bad will happen. Its best if you plug both of them in to the 3.0 ports but it really doesnt matter. Thank you so much. I finally got every port where they should be. Apologies for being so paranoid about this. :p: The Strafe RGB has only 1 USB connector for the lights and the other one is for the USB passthrough, unlike the K65/70/95 RGB that do NOT have a passthrough but require instead 2 USB connectors for the lights alone. So yes, you need to plug in both for the headset to work. Thank you for clearing this part up! Been trying to find usb pass through information it in the included 1 page folded leaflet quickstart guide, the software quickstart guide / software manual, and the FAQ's section that didnt have this information about the USB pass through, or there lack of usb pass through capability and made everything more confusing) Apologies It's my first Corsair peripheral. :laughing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terabyte Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 No worries, you're welcome :): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007.SirBond Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I literally reinstalled my AHCI controller and USB ports several times, wondering why windows kept saying one of my USB ports was failing. It turns out, plugging both cables of my K95 in USB 3.0 Ports was causing the problem and now I learn that you only need one cable for a 3.0 Port. WHY IS THIS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUAL? Also is this confirmed by Corsair? Yellowbeard is a employee of Corsair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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