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Asus P5K-E/WiFi-AP: USB Device Over Current Status

Hi guys,

After restarting my computer (Motherboard is Asus P5K-E/WiFi-AP) I got this error for the first time:
USB Device Over Current Status Detected !!
System will Shut Down after 15 Seconds.
I did a quick Google search on the error and decided to "reset the CMOS" - something I'd never heard off, and didn't really understand, but it has instructions in my manual. I followed the instructions carefully and turned off PC, removed all cables, removed battery (had to remove graphics card first as battery was underneath) and then moved the jumper to 2-3 (well I think it was 2-3 as it was not labelled like that, but I removed the plsatic thing off to the right, from the 3 pins, left it for a bit then put it back.) and then put battery in and tried booting up again.

My boot screen looked a bit different (not sure why I didn't build PC) and then got this error instead, the same but with something added:
CMOS Settings Wrong.
CMOS Date/Time Not Set.
USB Device Over Current Status Detected !!
System will Shut Down after 15 Seconds.
I'd really appreciate any help!

Thanks,

Ash
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    :confused:

    Why didn't you ask before meddling? You probably just needed to unplug any USB devices and reboot. Now that you have wiped all details stored in the CMOS memory, you will need to boot into the BIOS and probably select Factory Default settings to get it running again.
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  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    I did unplug all the USB devices and try! That was the first thing that came to my mind after seeing the error.

    When you say I have wiped the details stored in the CMOS memory, what information does that mean I would have lost.

    Thanks for your help.
  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    Also, I cannot get into BIOS.. I press DEL on keyboard as it says but I get the same error as before.. This was the same before and after removing the battery etc..
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Ashok wrote: »
    I did unplug all the USB devices and try! That was the first thing that came to my mind after seeing the error.

    When you say I have wiped the details stored in the CMOS memory, what information does that mean I would have lost.

    Thanks for your help.

    CMOS memory stores Date, Time and details of hardware devices connected to the motherboard e.g. type and number of drives etc. You should be able to get into the BIOS even if not any further.
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  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    Oh right I see. No I press "DEL" which is the button to enter the BIOS but I eventually get the same error..

    Bit stuck now!
  • Hi Ashok
    >I did a quick Google search on the error and decided to "reset the CMOS" - something I'd never heard off.
    Should have asked here as well..........

    No need to remove video card and battery, just locate the jumper and follow instructions in the manual. You should have asked here.

    We would not have advised you to do that!!!!!

    Now you may need to remove the battery again and clean off all the grease you put on it with your fingers, as it will now discharge very quickly. You should get into the bios straight away. Have you put back everything correctly, including the battery? Do all your USB devices need power, do your use an unpowered USB hub? How many USBs' in one motherboard USB socket, it will only supply 500ma, nothing really you may need a powered USB hub.

    Do you have any internal USB add on card readers etc?
  • espresso
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    There maybe a BIOS update to sort out this problem but another Asus owner has had to remove a RAM module here.
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Now you may need to remove the battery again and clean off all the grease you put on it with your fingers, as it will now discharge very quickly.

    totalsolutions

    Your posts do make me laugh!

    :rotfl:
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  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    Someone said to remove the USB header cable, tried that and it sorted it out.. It says CMOS settings wrong though still, and gives me the option to use default?

    I'm assuming that's okay to do?

    Also, the jumper thing which I tried.. it is actually under the graphics card, so only way to get access to it was removing it.

    Finally, the grease on battery.. is that a major issue? as it didn't mention anything in guide about cleaning it after.. Bit worried now! Thanks.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Ashok wrote: »
    Someone said to remove the USB header cable, tried that and it sorted it out.. It says CMOS settings wrong though still, and gives me the option to use default?

    I'm assuming that's okay to do?

    Yes use the default option.

    Also, the jumper thing which I tried.. it is actually under the graphics card, so only way to get access to it was removing it.

    Finally, the grease on battery.. is that a major issue? as it didn't mention anything in guide about cleaning it after.. Bit worried now! Thanks.

    Not a major issue at all.

    .......................
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