Issue with the USB 3.0 chip (renesas)

[Coolz]

The CalDigit drivers that thelostswede posted earlier in this thread.

What drivers are you using with this card?

 

[Coolz]

I loaded these up this morning and re-enabled the USB 3 ports on my MB. The ports on my MB still won't recognize anything plugged in. However, the new card that I just got seem to be working still.

- Coolz

Anyone care to try these? http://www.tonymacx86.com/general-h...b-3-0-driver-3rd-part-controllers-10-8-x.html

 

[thelostswede]

Same problem I'm having, I can see the NEC controller, but nothing works. I can't figure out why either.
They should offer the same performance as the previous ones, but should potentially offer wide controller support.

 

[chuck666]

Just tried the new Cal drivers. No change. Ports recognized as before. See below Renasas chip ending F1. Drives not seen.

4-Port USB 3.0 Hub:

Product ID: 0x0810
Vendor ID: 0x2109 (VIA Labs, Inc.)
Version: 3.76
Speed: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: VIA Labs, Inc.
Location ID: 0xbc200000 / 3
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 2

What are the other kexts that need to be with these new kexts. I did not run MB 5.0.2. Installed ML over working Lion.

 

[lollo78]

Hi thelostswede, what do you think about this?
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=281046
Any chance to get it working?

 

[tot31]

Just tried the new Cal drivers. No change. Ports recognized as before. See below Renasas chip ending F1. Drives not seen.

4-Port USB 3.0 Hub:

Product ID: 0x0810
Vendor ID: 0x2109 (VIA Labs, Inc.)
Version: 3.76
Speed: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: VIA Labs, Inc.
Location ID: 0xbc200000 / 3
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 2

What are the other kexts that need to be with these new kexts. I did not run MB 5.0.2. Installed ML over working Lion.

I don't think the CalDigit drivers will work on Via chipset.

 

[thelostswede]

I don't think the CalDigit drivers will work on Via chipset.

That's a hub, it works just fine.
The host controllers are the 800/801 and yes, it's very possible the driver won't work with them.

 

[tot31]

That's a hub, it works just fine.
The host controllers are the 800/801 and yes, it's very possible the driver won't work with them.

That was what I meant, the VIA USB 3.0 host contrioller...

 

[rabbit74]

Really wish we could remove the U from USB3 as this tech up to know is certainly not "Universal". Even on Windows USB3 barely works.

 

[chuck666]

I don't think the CalDigit drivers will work on Via chipset.

I'm glad someone noticed the VIA description. My mother board spec says it is a Renesas chip. Belarc's advisor profile also says its a Renesas chip. Can this ID error be part of the problem??