I have an Intel D845GVSR motherboard. The 4 back USB ports are enabled but the two front ports aren't. I also have a Creative Combo NS DVD ROM with card readers in it. My Computer guy enabled the card readers in the comboNS and disabled the front USB ports. Can you tell me how to disconnect the card readers and connect the front USB ports. Thanking You, A friend in need

The Intel Download Center has the last BIOS and driver updates. I would make sure everything is up to date.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+845+Chipset+Family+Boards&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Desktop+Board+D845GVSR

Well, that's a start. You know you have an Intel motherboard in your eMachines, that uses an Intel 845 motherboard chipset.

It is an Intel D845GVSR motherboard.

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845gvsr/sb/cs-008823.htm

Left-click on the blue -
Intel Desktop Board D845GVSR Product Guide (PDF)

This is a PDF file. The computer you are using now has Adobe Reader on it, which uses PDF files.
(I would advise upgrading to Adobe Reader X { 10 }, however, if you don't have it )

After you click on the above link, it may take up to 30 seconds before the first page comes up. (Took 6 seconds just now. Adobe Reader X, and medium speed DSL connection)

At the top of the PDF file, is the PDF file page number box.
It is to the left of the Down Arrow.
Go to Page 11.
T is the Front Panel USB header.

This is where the USB ports on the front of the computer, (Front Panel) connect to.

Go to Page 31.
E is the Front Panel USB header.
The Front Panel USB header is J9F2.

Observe the numbers next to the pins.
Go to Page 33.
This is the pinout for the Front Panel USB header, using those contact pin numbers.

1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 = one USB port
2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 = one USB port

Notice pins 9 and 10 are not used.

You can connect two USB ports to this header.

The pinout of ANY USB connector, female, or male, is set to a Standard.

This is the standard pinout for USB connectors,

http://pinouts.ru/Slots/USB_pinout.shtml

In case you cannot download the Intel D845GVSR motherboard manual;

Looking at the motherboard in it's normal position, installed into the computer case, the USB header is on the Bottom edge of the motherboard.

It is to the immediate Right, of the bottom white PCI slot (PCI 3)
It is to the Left of the motherboard mounting hole.
It is Below the Intel 82801DB, Southbridge chip.

Two rows of pins.
5 across the Top row, 4 across the Bottom row.

STARTING on the Left side, (Towards the white PCI slot), and going towards the Right, the pins on Top are numbered,
Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10

STARTING on the Left side, (Towards the white PCI slot), and going towards the Right, the pins on Bottom are numbered,
Pins 1, 3, 5, and 7

Pins 1, 3, 5, and 7 = One USB connection
Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8 = One USB connection

Pin 9, and Pin 10 are Not used. (N/C. No Connection)

A) Pin 1 is for Power

B) Pin 3 is for D-
The Data, or Signal wire. It is the Negative connection

C) Pin 5 is for D+
The other Data, or Signal wire. It is the Positive connection

D) Pin 7 is for Ground

Going to the other USB header;
A) Pin 2 is for Power

B) Pin 4 is for D-

C) Pin 6 is for D+

D) Pin 8 is for Ground

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Out of curiosity which eMachines is this?

Regards,
joecoolvette

SATA Ports are not available for this model Intel mainboard D845GVSR.(Manual reference) You cannot use the DVDROM with sata interface on a IDE interface, but you can use a Sata to IDE adapter to connect the Sata DVDROM on your mainboard, but not recommended. Just get a DVDROM with IDE interface.

Hope it helps.

USE USB DVD /CD ROM & CONFIGURE IN BIOS AS TOP BOOT PRIORITY

slow USB (thrumb drive, reads or writes slow or both)?????
the bios all USB ports enabled firest
the USB drivers from BIOSTAR loaded forget that ??? I bet yes;
front USB2 ports and rear USB ports fail?????? or just one.
the intel ICH7 chip runs up to 10x, USB2 ports so is not a problem.
why not get working driver from BIOS STAR
XP is a virus magnet never seen one not infected now or for 10 years, XP driver seen on the web are all infected
the ones at BIOStar are good. (and microsoft.com direct)

hello, this link should get you what you need for that motherboard. also consider a add on sound card, if the one you have is trouble. alslo make sure the built in sound is enabled in the system bios. (should be by default) http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845gvsr/index.htm#anchor2 good luck! please rate this solution. thanks. if you need further assistance,reply

here is a site for intel motherboard only

www.csif.us.ucdavis.edu/-wen/intel.html

other problems you over look and conflicks with com ports and irq's, they do teach this anymore it for old school teachers.

www.atipa.com/infosheets/irqs.

switch the wire connection if you have that option.

www.web.idirect.com/-frank/index.html this one is for cd-rom issues.

www.motherboards.org

if you need more info contact threw the web site

rod the candymangandy

Heres what i found:
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=T%20Series&model=T5026

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 519
Operates at 3.06GHz
1MB L2 cache and 533MHz FSB
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Chipset: Intel® 915GV chipset Memory: 512MB Dual Channel DDR
Expandable to 4GB Hard Drive: 160GB Serial ATA 7200rpm, 8MB cache Optical Drives: DVD±RW, 16x Multi-Format double layer
CD-ROM drive - 48x max write Media Reader: 8-in-1 digital media manager Video: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 w/DirectX® 9 support
Up to 224MB shared video memory Sound: Intel® High Definition 6-channel audio (5.1) Network: Intel® PRO 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet Modem: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem Peripherals: Premium multimedia keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse, amplified stereo speakers Ports/Other: 7 USB (1 in Media Manager, 2 in front, 4 in back), 3 IEEE 1394 Firewire (2 in front, 1 in back), 1 VGA external connector, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 5 audio (2 in front, 3 in back
If you need to replace the motherboard, it is most likely proprietory which means it can only be from emachines so you can request an RMA at the link.

if you are running windows xp you will need to go to www.microsoft.com and download service pack 2.

Fiend your solution direct from intel. Here is your solution........



http://www.intel.com/motherboard/prob676ijt65/solution
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