November 6, 201312 yr G'day everybody. I have just upgraded my GPU from a GTX680 to a GTX780 SOC'd. Now the display on my Saitek Pro Flight Auto Pilot is very dim. I use a Manhatten powered USB hub and have not got a clue where to look to try and solve this problem. All help very much appreciated. Thanks and cheers, Mac Cheers, Mac
November 6, 201312 yr Simple first, unplug all usb connectors from the usb hub except for the one for the AP panel. The first thought is the usb hub is over loaded and can't provide the required power. Just a thought. I can't see how changing the video card could impact the panel lighting on the AP. Particularly, when you are using a separate power supply through the usb hub. Good Luck...... Danny
November 7, 201312 yr I would also check the output voltage from the hub's power supply to your hub...if the voltage is low (or the power supply has failed completely) the PC's USB port may be trying to power the hub. Regards Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
November 7, 201312 yr Author G'day gentlemen, many thanks for your input. Danny: I only have the three USB cables from the Saitek, plus a keyboard, mouse and WiFi dongle plugged into the hub. That has been the case without a problem for the last two years. I have however followed your instructions but I am afraid the fault remains. Bob: You make a good point. I will drag the multi meter out and check the supply voltage to the hub. We both know that faults of this sort can often be "coincidental damage". The worst thing that can happen now is that the fault disappears. LOL Cheers, Mac
November 7, 201312 yr Saitek doesn't play well with USB 3.0, they need to be plugged into USB 2.0 Ray When Pigs Fly . Ray Marshall .
November 7, 201312 yr Author Thank you Ray, I had not realised that before. I shall change to USB 2.0. Does this also apply if I am using the SPAD Drivers? Mac Cheers, Mac
November 7, 201312 yr I have not seen them work properly with USB 3.0 with either driver. I only use powered 2.0 hubs and SPAD drivers. I have all the Saitek devices. Ray When Pigs Fly . Ray Marshall .
November 7, 201312 yr Author Thanks Ray. I changed over and problem solved. Display lights now functioning normally. Well done. Mac Cheers, Mac
November 7, 201312 yr Thanks Ray. I changed over and problem solved. Display lights now functioning normally. Well done. Mac Great news. Glad I could help. Ray When Pigs Fly . Ray Marshall .
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