[vokeyuk]

ok i have a mini mac hooked up to an external HD thru a usb hub and a mouse keyboard as the other usb companions - the other usb port is for an external dvd writer - an nec 16X. so when i turn on the external drive it is seen by the mac and by dragonburn, however when i go to write or copy, nothing happens the machine just freezes (well specifically nly dragon burn.) any ideas what i am doing wrong?

thanks

a frustrated mac man

[kavka99]

Looks like you are overloading the USB, I think you should unplug everything and start over.
Plug your basics in like your keyboard and mouse (Mouse plugged into keybd).
Next make sure that each external USB device is plugged into an A/C powered hub or the Mac
Mini if you have the available outlets.

[vokeyuk]

thanks m8, that worked as treat, did try before to hoo the mouse up to the keyboard but for some reason it dint work - sorted now though.

many thanks