[ParadoxNL]

Try disconnecting the front (if you have any) ports from the mobo.
if the problem presists plug them back in, and unplug the back usb ports of your pc.
try to localize the problem that way. you cant unplug them all becouse the pc needs te have a keyboard connected, else it wont work at all.:up:

If its not in the hardware, you might have the problem becouse of faulty bios firmware.
For now, look @ the hardware.

ps. what other problems did/do you have with your pc.

 

[ParadoxNL]

Paradox, I posted my solution to this problem in a previous post.

The problem was that ASUS forgot to put a default jumper on the pins for one of my USB connectors.

Check all of the USB power connectors on your motherboard and make sure that they have a jumper on them in the default position (you can find the positions in your motherboard manual). You might find that one doesn't have the jumper on it and adding the jumper will bring your other 2 USB ports back to life.

Hudey123

Aaah ok, well i must have over read it :S
Well, thanks for the heads-up.

question tho...
If it is in the jumper settings the problem should occur the first time you boot up.
My problem came after almost a whole year without any problems..
never touched the BIOS firmware eighter..
So it had to be hardware failure..

im i right?

 

[tsberry901]

You will get the above message if your BIOS settings are incorrect. (For example, if you turn off USB support while the devices are connected.) To fix the problem, clear your CMOS and reboot then set your BIOS correctly.

 

[henryli]

2 days ago I bought a new Asus motherboard F5GC-MX/1333 and other parts to assemble a desktop. it worked fine in the first day, then the second day I downloaded some microsoft updates, then it started to have the "USB device over current status detected, ...shut down.." exactly the same as all of yours.

I came to this forum, and realised the "over current" is key problem. I remember "over current" in electronics was usually due to wrongly connecting the positive pole of the power supply to the negative pole socket, and negative pole to positive pole socket.

Then I realised when I assembled this desktop and m/b, my partner said all those 3 small black connectors (Reset SW, HD LED, Pwr LED) from the front panels's wire should be facing front (the face with words on it should face opposite to the m/b). However, I didn't follow him because I think all white wires should be ground wire or negative pole (cathode). There is no instruction from Asus motherboard instruction manual about this. I plugged in those 3 small black connectors based on my own judge. Then it proves it's wrong.

After one day I finally got this automatic shut-down error. Then I recall what my partner said, and then re-plug one of the black connector, the "Reset SW", with its word side facing out. THEN I GOT BACK to WINDOWS XP, it can boot now, no problem!!

I think for me this is an anode/cathode power supply problem, if anode be plugged into cathode, it will create OVER CURRENT, then the motherboard will protect itself and shut the computer down. This is why the error in my computer occured.

 

[Jolyonwebster]

I had the same problem with my Asus AV8 after updating the bios to the latest version from the Asus website.

After playing around with the jumpers for a day I started removing things that weren’t required. To cut a long story short I removed 2 GB of ram, leaving my machine with 2 GB, my system started fine. After playing around with different memory configurations I came to the conclusion that I was better of restoring the old Bios version.

Hope this helps.

Jo

 

[jomacbub]

Hi guys,

obviously - I have the same problem - I have done all that has been suggested by previous posts, and to no avail - I'm out of ideas and not sure how to deal with it now.

this machine is only 4 months old - are there any other ways I get passed this issue - aprt from the posts that are already up???

some one get back to me when time permits - I will get back later tonight to see what answers you guys come up with.

many thanks

 

[repairapc]

In my previous post I noted that this problem was caused in my case by some of the USBPWR jumpers that select between 5V & 5VSB were missing. This suggests that ASUS are testing the 5V Voltage (not the current) is within range. Hence the problem is likely related to the PSU and how much power is being drawn from it.

So I suggest the following likely problems (when the jumpers are not missing).

1) Too many things plugged in to USB ports (obvious really). Unplug all USB devices and try again. If it works one or more device is faulty or you have too many drawing power from one USB port. Its possible they might all work if you move the devices around!

2) Another faulty component that is causing the 5V line to drop - disconnect everything and try with just your video card and one memory DIMM. Preferably if available try replacement video or memory. In particular if you have a half decent 3d video card try a cheap old PCI card as these will draw far fewer amps from your PSU (see 3b).

3) PSU problem either
a) Faulty
b) Not powerful enough for the system - which in a new system usually means its underrated - in older systems they are "tired" and/or the system has built up extra resistance over time and therefore presents a greater load.
It's possible in case b) that you might be able to use the USBPWR jumpers to switch some of the USB ports to use the 5VSB power line instead of the 5V power line (or less likely vice versa). This might be enough to put the voltage back into the acceptable range and the system might work - however your system might not be all that stable if your PSU is this close to its maximum performance.
You could check the voltage with a volt meter if you have one and know how to use it. You can use this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX to see where you should test.
If you need a better PSU check the current ratings that are on the side of your current PSU and buy something with higher values particularly for the 5V line. Remember that the values are manufacturer figures - cheap ones are often vastly overstated.

4) A motherboard fault presumably affecting the 5V power.

5) A power short to earth - unlikely as I don't think it would start up your screen in this case.

6) A combination of the above.

If you have a significantly better PSU available and all the USBPWR jumpers are in place a simple first test would be to swap the PSU and give it a go.

 

[jomacbub]

In my previous post I noted that this problem was caused in my case by some of the USBPWR jumpers that select between 5V & 5VSB were missing. This suggests that ASUS are testing the 5V Voltage (not the current) is within range. Hence the problem is likely related to the PSU and how much power is being drawn from it.

So I suggest the following likely problems (when the jumpers are not missing).

1) Too many things plugged in to USB ports (obvious really). Unplug all USB devices and try again. If it works one or more device is faulty or you have too many drawing power from one USB port. Its possible they might all work if you move the devices around!

2) Another faulty component that is causing the 5V line to drop - disconnect everything and try with just your video card and one memory DIMM. Preferably if available try replacement video or memory. In particular if you have a half decent 3d video card try a cheap old PCI card as these will draw far fewer amps from your PSU (see 3b).

3) PSU problem either
a) Faulty
b) Not powerful enough for the system - which in a new system usually means its underrated - in older systems they are "tired" and/or the system has built up extra resistance over time and therefore presents a greater load.
It's possible in case b) that you might be able to use the USBPWR jumpers to switch some of the USB ports to use the 5VSB power line instead of the 5V power line (or less likely vice versa). This might be enough to put the voltage back into the acceptable range and the system might work - however your system might not be all that stable if your PSU is this close to its maximum performance.
You could check the voltage with a volt meter if you have one and know how to use it. You can use this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX to see where you should test.
If you need a better PSU check the current ratings that are on the side of your current PSU and buy something with higher values particularly for the 5V line. Remember that the values are manufacturer figures - cheap ones are often vastly overstated.

4) A motherboard fault presumably affecting the 5V power.

5) A power short to earth - unlikely as I don't think it would start up your screen in this case.

6) A combination of the above.

If you have a significantly better PSU available and all the USBPWR jumpers are in place a simple first test would be to swap the PSU and give it a go.

Thanks you for your reply, I have ruled out the PSU as I have a 450W packing a punch for that matter, I will how every look into some of the combination as stated above, although I have done most of them not so much in that order.

I have never used the front USB ports, nor do I want to - so I would be more then happy just to get rid of them - but removing this from the mobo had no advers effect on this on screen msg.

Just last night I'm also get a "No signal" on my screen - seems like , the more I play with this machine, the messy it gets to play with.

I'll come back tomorrow and let you know what the out come is, I'm even tempted to rebuild with another Mobo in place.

thanks again

 

[colsanders]

i have that same message with my Asus M2N-VM DVI(over current problem)
i finished loading the install files for windows, reset cmos, now im stuck with this problem, i have no usb devices connected,
my pc did freak when i put this new mobo and processor in, but that happens almost all the time, please help

i put in an AMD 3800+ X2 and 2GB of ADATA RAM DDR2 800

 

[hudey123]

I had this problem even when no USB devices were connected. Did you check all of your USB power connectors on the motherboard to make sure that they have a pin on them in the default location? This should be labeled in your MB manual...

Also, post your computer specs, you might have an underpowered power supply...

 

[colsanders]

AMD 3800+ X2
2GB DDR2 800
Asus M2N-VM DVI
Nvidia 6150 (intergrated Graphics)

I used to have a 7600gt agp, but im gona sell it on ebay to get money for an 8800gt

 

[Zeustheman]

I have had this exact problem with my new PC i just built, however I can get into the BIOS and i have not updated anything at all. It just boots up and shows the POST message after showing ASUS, and then bam.....USB over-current device blah blah blah remove usb system shut down in x seconds. I want to try updating the BIOS but im not real sure on how to do that, can anyone tell me?

 

[mtrinidad]

Thanks you for this post. I'm glad I ventured out in this direction. Prior to this, I looked at 3-4 boards as well but wasn't so fortunate there.

+1 to repairapc for the post.

For me, it was a GPU upgrade that prompted this error. I'm using an ASUS P5L-MX and upgraded my 7300GT 256MB video card to the 8800GT one. As soon as I came to the point when I had the card and power cables plugged I got this error. I couldn't find any solution to the problem since it occured after POST.

Luckily I found the USB jumpers on the board and saw that the USBPW5678 had no jumper. Plugged a jumper and set it to pin 1-2 and restarted. That did it.

Thanks!

 

[eremus77]

Hi!
I found this site when I looked for this message "USB over current detected...
My power supply got a short circuit and I smelt a nasty smell of burned cables.
I bought a new power supply and was afraid if anything else went down.
And indeed, after connecting the new power supply I got this message.
It was not the error with bios, because before that everything worked fine.
It must have been motherboard I thought. But I gave myself the last chance. I disconnected everything, took it on the bench and again connected. And it began to work!!!
So maybe there is some kind of current left in some way in things, I don't know.

asus m2n-e
amd athlon 64 3200+

 

[Skipper1975]

I, too, have had the pleasure to meet this message!

I had connected a USB device during a boot session, and then the message showed up... I wasn't even able to access the BIOS!
I tried to unplug, at first just one, and then all USB devices incl. my USB keyboard... and rebooted...

Nothing happened... the message showed up again!

Then I "Googled" the phrase "USB Over Current Status Detected, Computer will shut down in 15 seconds", and I found an advice to take out the MoBo's battery for approx. 15 minutes, so I did that, plugged in the battery and rebooted with only my monitor, USB keyboard and mouse... now I was able to access the BIOS!

When I logged on to Windows I plugged all my previously installed USB devices and, finally, the new one, and now popped up a message, that the USB had an "overload"... so I unplugged it again, reset the USB (after a Windows request), rebooted, and then plugged in an "empty" USB port (the port right next to was also empty)

And now everything works just fine!

So be careful not to plug in new USB devices before you've been logged on to Windows!

 

[Nickuk1987]

Hi I have a similar problem but its to do with the media card reader I installed recently. When I attached it to the mobo it came up with the USB Over Current warning. When I removed it it worked fine. How will I be able to fix this problem?

 

[useruser]

Some people asked how to downgrade the BIOS while circumventing the USB Over Current Status Detected message, here's how:

- take the CMOS battery out of the computer (or clear CMOS with CMOS jumper).

- unplug the power cord from the computer

- wait about 30 seconds for all power to discharge from the motherboard

- make sure the computer has a floppy disk drive installed

- have your bootable floppy disk with the BIOS downgrade ready and insert it in the floppy disk drive.

- boot computer

- a message to select either "Press F1 to run setup" or "Press F2 to load defaults and continue" ---> CHOOSE PRESS F2 !!!

- the computer will boot the floppy drive without chocking on the dreaded over current message which locks your computer.

Note: that is how I got rid of the over current message, by downgrading my BIOS on my ASUS A8V motherboard to version 0219.

Snafaru

 

[thekecmaster]

I'm building a computer for the first time, & I was able to get the machine turned on, but then the message "USB over current status detected, computer will shut down in 15 seconds." appears

FYI, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131275
is the link to the motherboard I purchased, the ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

I know that the first time someone suggested checking all the jumpers on the motherboard, but I am very new at this. What does a jumper look like?, & where again should I look for them?

 

[repairapc]

The jumpers are described in the manual under USBPWRnn.

They are little bits of plastic that slide onto metal pins on the motherboard. You may have a broken USB device so unplug all USB devices and try again this includes front USB ports that have nothing connected.

See post 3-DeC-2007 and work your way through it.

 

[celicagt]

Many thanks thethiago my motherboard ( asus p5pl2-e ) was also missing a jumper on one the the usbpwr jumpers, so not booting. Added a jumper and problem now solved.