w7 won't boot with VS 100 [SOLVED!]

Hi! Newly built computer with i7 processor and lots of RAM. Works fast with SonarX1 64 bit. I would have been 100% satisfied if it wasn't for booting problems with VS 100 turned on. Win7 freezes and many times the VS' driver is lost. When I start the system with VS 100 turned off I have no problems. I guess this is somewhat a known issue for the Cakewalk people but do you have any suggestions to come around this irritating problem? I have disabled USB legacy support in BIOS but it makes no difference. Plze help! Greetings! Mikael

Thanks Alex! Checked for BIOS update and the reply is "No proper BIOS image on the server!". The installed version is fairly new, I guess, 05/09/2011. Booting gets stuck within seconds when the ASUS logo is shown. If I then turn off VS-100, booting resumes almost immediately. Ah, had no idea that a pci-card with USB ports would make difference. It sounds reasonable. I have the latest firmware and driver for the V-Studio 100 sound card. And Cakewalk support, yes. I'll try that if there is no easy solution.

Newly built computer with i7 processor

 
Hmm. Boot halting early in the process with a live USB device attached suggests that your BIOS (UEFI?) may be looking to boot from a USB boot device and not finding what it needs to do that. Check to see if booting from a USB drive or device is enabled in BIOS and disable it if that is possible. At least set the boot sequence so the first boot device is your system hard disk.

Thanks slartabartfast! I also thought of BIOS trying to boot from my sound card(!). I can't find anything in BIOS booting priority or other booting adjustment where it says something about a USB-device. As said I tried USB legacy support disabled but it made no difference. With VS-100 switched off, win7 starts within 15 seconds thanks to the SSD with the OS. With VS-100 turned on it takes at least two minutes with a notification of an unknown USB-device (VS 100) in the right corner. If I start X1 at that point, it will notify about no sound card. Usually function comes back if I  switch off and on VS 100 again but then I have to set the midi control ports again. Disappointing with all the money spent and when everything else work well. Would PCI USB connector come around this as suggested? I gues I'll try to disconnect the USB LAN device and then the hard drives (two internal SATA I) from my old DAW computer and see if it makes any difference.  Some sort of hard ware conflict could also be the problem, I guess.

I can't find anything in BIOS booting priority or other booting adjustment where it says something about a USB-device.

 
Look for the option to boot from an external drive. Or even from network drive.

StarTekh


Mikael : whats is the model of the asus motherboard and what did
you use for chipset/inf drivers for the 64b Os >?

and whats your video device too >?

 
 
Soory for not answering earlier:
 
MB: Asus P8Z68-V - ATX / Intel z68 / DDR3 / 3xPCI-E /
Video device: ASUS GeForce G210 512 MB (EN 210)
 
Have to check chipset/inf drivers. At work right now.
 
/MIkael

Eq: http://ca.asus.com/en/Mot...5/P8Z68V_PRO/#download

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program V9.2.0.1021 for Windows 32/64bit XP & 32/64bit Vista& 32/64bit 7--(WHQL).


2011.03.04  update

Version  V9.2.0.1021 .....try that please il read more !!

might as well do the usb-3 update..
ASMedia USB3.0 Controller Driver V1.10.0.0 for Windows XP/Vista/7 32bit & 64bit  2011.09.01
1.10.0.0

I read up on your bios  this is the latest Version  0706
there are many fix's usb is 1..confirm your current bios
rev and post it, il advise you further ..unless you know what your doing (dont flash the bios)

also see you unit is in a usb-2 slot !!
and bluetooth I tryd it here wasnt good had to stop using it...

Here are the release notes of the latest win7-driver for VS-100. Would be interesting to hear from someone else how they go together? "Caution when using the Windows 7 64-bit Edition In order to use this product with the 64-bit Edition of Windows 7, please read and understand the following points. You must also take into account the compatibility of each product you will be using. In order to use the 64-bit Edition of Windows 7, you must use 64-bit drivers; not only for this product, but also for all hardware you're using with your computer. This driver has been tested on several computer systems, but please understand that we cannot guarantee it will operate on your particular computer. Cautions and Limitations Sound interruption or other less-than-perfect outcomes may be experienced if your computer's performance and specifications are somewhat inadequate. The types of applications you use and the way in which you use them can also influence the experience you receive. On some computers, the driver does not load correctly if the VS-100 is already connected when Windows is started up. As a result, it will not be possible to use the VS-100 via USB. If this occurs, wait until after Windows has started to turn on the power of the VS-100 (or to connect it). If the VS-100 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the VS-100, and then turn the power of the VS-100 off and on again. If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the VS-100 is in use, or if the power of the VS-100 is turned off, then on again, it may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, after resuming, you should exit all applications that use the VS-100, and turn the power of the VS-100 off, then on again. If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load, such as when accessing a CD-ROM Drive or network while the VS-100 was being used, the VS-100 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the VS-100, then turn the VS-100 off and then on again. Audio clicks and pops may occur during playback or recording if you connect or disconnect other USB devices (such as USB memory) or turn another USB device on/off while using the VS-100. In some cases, you may not obtain the expected level of performance if you're using a USB-connected hard disk at the same time as the VS-100. Do not use a USB-connected hard disk as the storage destination for the audio that you're playing back or recording."

Thank you kindly StarTekh!

CakeAlexS:
".....If (a) does not work you will probably end up buying a PCI USB card to get around it...."
 
 
 
So I did. Paid USD 15 and the last pci-slot (the video card crowded out the first). And it works! No boot-problems, no freezing of Sonar nor the OS. Thanks a million Ta!!!