[SOLVED] why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
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[SOLVED] why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
first off, hello!
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my motherboard has usb ports a plenty yet only 2 are being recognised in mint and ubuntu but they work in windows, this leaves me with only a keyboard and mouse. after some troubleshooting I thought it was the motherboard but after replacing the motherboard with the same make and model I still have the same issue, I have made a clean install and replaced the motherboard but still no luck.
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please help!
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my motherboard has usb ports a plenty yet only 2 are being recognised in mint and ubuntu but they work in windows, this leaves me with only a keyboard and mouse. after some troubleshooting I thought it was the motherboard but after replacing the motherboard with the same make and model I still have the same issue, I have made a clean install and replaced the motherboard but still no luck.
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please help!
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
inxi -Fxz
lsusb
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System: Host: PC-1 Kernel: 4.15.0-29-generic x86_64 bits: 64 gcc: 7.3.0
Desktop: MATE 1.20.1 (Gtk 3.22.30-1ubuntu1)
Distro: Linux Mint 19 Tara
Machine: Device: desktop System: Gigabyte product: N/A serial: N/A
Mobo: Gigabyte model: 970A-DS3P serial: N/A
BIOS: American Megatrends v: FD date: 02/26/2016
CPU: 8 core AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core (-MCP-)
arch: Bulldozer rev.0 cache: 16384 KB
flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 sse4a ssse3 svm) bmips: 64301
clock speeds: max: 4000 MHz 1: 1405 MHz 2: 1404 MHz 3: 1406 MHz
4: 1405 MHz 5: 1405 MHz 6: 1403 MHz 7: 1431 MHz 8: 1653 MHz
Graphics: Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Ellesmere [Radeon RX 470/480]
bus-ID: 01:00.0
Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 )
drivers: ati,amdgpu (unloaded: modesetting,fbdev,vesa,radeon)
Resolution: 1920x1080@60.00hz
OpenGL: renderer: AMD Radeon RX 480 Graphics (POLARIS10 / DRM 3.23.0 / 4.15.0-29-generic, LLVM 6.0.0)
version: 4.5 Mesa 18.0.5 Direct Render: Yes
Audio: Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Ellesmere [Radeon RX 580]
driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA)
driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:14.2
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-29-generic
Network: Card-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCIE Gigabit Ethernet Controller
driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: d000 bus-ID: 03:00.0
IF: enp3s0 state: up speed: 100 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter>
Card-2: Realtek RTL8169 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: c000 bus-ID: 04:06.0
IF: enp4s6 state: down mac: <filter>
Drives: HDD Total Size: 4000.8GB (26.2% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD2002FYPS size: 2000.4GB
ID-2: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD2003FZEX size: 2000.4GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 140G used: 16G (12%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda5
ID-2: /home size: 1.6T used: 908G (59%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda7
ID-3: swap-1 size: 60.66GB used: 0.00GB (0%)
fs: swap dev: /dev/sda6
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 25.5C mobo: N/A gpu: 32.0
Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info: Processes: 225 Uptime: 28 min Memory: 1481.8/32191.0MB
Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.3.0
Client: Shell (bash 4.4.191) inxi: 2.3.56
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Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 009 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 008 Device 004: ID 0e8f:0021 GreenAsia Inc. Multimedia Keyboard Controller
Bus 008 Device 003: ID 1d57:ad17 Xenta
Bus 008 Device 002: ID 2109:3431 VIA Labs, Inc. Hub
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
Worth a try: check the support section of the motherboard manufacturer for a newer BIOS. When available, install it.
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
currently the latest version
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
Are you perhaps using a (KVM) switch?
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
nope
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Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
Might be an IOMMU problem. Does this post seem relevant?
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2326722
I know that board also has VIA USB 3.0 chip.
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2326722
I know that board also has VIA USB 3.0 chip.
Re: why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
that did the trick!
i fallowed these steps:
1 open grub
2 Find the line that says GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="" and change it to GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="iommu=soft"
3 Find the line that says GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" to GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash iommu=soft"
4 save
update grub
reboot and all is well, also it's worth mentioning they said you might have to disable iommu in the bios but i didn't have to
i fallowed these steps:
1 open grub
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sudo xed /etc/default/grub
3 Find the line that says GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" to GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash iommu=soft"
4 save
update grub
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sudo update-grub
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Re: [SOLVED] why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
Don't use
1. First fix your (currently spoilt) permissions:
2. If you ever need to edit /etc/default/grub again, do this:
sudo
for Xed. Ever. 1. First fix your (currently spoilt) permissions:
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sudo chown -R $USER:$USER $HOME
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xed admin:///etc/default/grub
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Re: [SOLVED] why doesn't linux work with my usb ports?
Similar issue occurred here. Gigabyte 970A-DS3P Mobo, dual boot Win10 and Mint 19. USB 3.0 ports worked for and after installation of Mint but not 2.0/1.1. 2.0/1.1 ports showed power was coming to them but no data transfer. This grub fix did the trick. Thanks!