What makes my USB power turned on when computer is off?

[ToddeSwe]

Hi!

Bought an USB fan to my som today but it does not work untill he turns the computer on.
Mine works even when my computer is off. Is this a feature in the psu or software related?

The mobo is MSI-7623.

 

[maxie]

Some Motherboards have Battery Charging support which can be enabled in the BIOS .. Also need to check in the Power Management for the USB devices to uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off...

 

[ToddeSwe]

Some Motherboards have Battery Charging support which can be enabled in the BIOS .. Also need to check in the Power Management for the USB devices to uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off...

Inside BIOS?

 

[maxie]

Yes on Boot up if you look closely there will be a message on screen that indicates which key you need to press in order to access the BIOS. Could be F1 F2 F8 ....

 

[poolmon]

Some Motherboards have Battery Charging support which can be enabled in the BIOS .. Also need to check in the Power Management for the USB devices to uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off...

Inside BIOS?

My MSI Motherboard's Driver Package on the included CD had a driver that would keep the USB ports active upon computer shutdown to allow for continued charging of USB connected devices after shutdown. I can't recall the driver's file name, but I recall I did not install it after I read what it did. Check your driver pack.

 

[ToddeSwe]

Some Motherboards have Battery Charging support which can be enabled in the BIOS .. Also need to check in the Power Management for the USB devices to uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off...

Inside BIOS?

My MSI Motherboard's Driver Package on the included CD had a driver that would keep the USB ports active upon computer shutdown to allow for continued charging of USB connected devices after shutdown. I can't recall the driver's file name, but I recall I did not install it after I read what it did. Check your driver pack.

Thanks I'll look into it.

 

[ToddeSwe]

Yes on Boot up if you look closely there will be a message on screen that indicates which key you need to press in order to access the BIOS. Could be F1 F2 F8 ....

Thanks, i'm familiar with BIOS and how to enter it.

I think i did not see it when going thru BIOS before. But just to be sure i will look at it later.

 

[ToddeSwe]

Inside BIOS?

My MSI Motherboard's Driver Package on the included CD had a driver that would keep the USB ports active upon computer shutdown to allow for continued charging of USB connected devices after shutdown. I can't recall the driver's file name, but I recall I did not install it after I read what it did. Check your driver pack.

Thanks I'll look into it.

Did install this utility but it does not work. Is there anything more i have to do?

 

[maxie]

What Utility did you Install ? .. Also what is the exact Model Number of your Motherboard .. The one you gave in your first Post have some letters missing ..

 

[ToddeSwe]

What Utility did you Install ? .. Also what is the exact Model Number of your Motherboard .. The one you gave in your first Post have some letters missing ..

It was for being able to charge ones iPhone.

Model:

 

[maxie]

So you Installed the Super Charger ... Download the Manual it should have the Instructions ..


MSI Global - Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Motherboard, Graphics and more

 

[ToddeSwe]

So you Installed the Super Charger ... Download the Manual it should have the Instructions ..


MSI Global - Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Motherboard, Graphics and more

Thanks but i can't find anything that mention this utility in the manual. Did you?

 

[maxie]

Found the following >>>>> Only front red USB ports support charger function after system off

 

[ToddeSwe]

Found the following >>>>> Only front red USB ports support charger function after system off

I've read through the whole English part and I didn't find this.

Thanks

 

[maxie]

Most welcome .. Here is more Information ..

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=149488.0


Sandybridge FAQ

 

[ToddeSwe]

I've checked this now and both usb1 and usb2 at the fronpanel is working but not when the computer is off.

 

[maxie]

Did you look at the Video ? If you do not find the Answer there when the Video is finished there are more Videos ...Click on the one about the Command Center

 

[ToddeSwe]

It only works with the red socket and we don't have a red one.

 

[maxie]

Yes i did know that .. But did not know that you did not have one so sorry ..

 

[ToddeSwe]

Thanks for your time and interest in my problem.