computer doesn't recognise usb mous

indietrash · Guru Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 353 Location: Norway

so I plug in my usb mouse to the laptop - nothing happens. it doesn't get powered, it doesn't work, nothing. help?

Roman_Gruber · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject:

check the systemlog /var/log/messages if anything is there if you plug in the mouse
The mouse is ok and works on another OS or Computer?
check lsusb output.
Check your kernel and check if your mouse works with a live-cd, if yes, then there is something wrong in your kernel or settings.
hald / dbus / udev started?

indietrash · Guru Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 353 Location: Norway

no messages. mouse works fine on other computers. don't have lsusb. what do I have to emerge to get it? how do I check if udev is started?

the kernel is correct according to http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/usb-guide.xml

Roman_Gruber · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

Well, if you want to save time go for a) genkernel or b) a kernel seed. I also used a kernel seed, because I didnt find the right settings for my esata interface and after I took a kernel seed, esata worked.

Or, ask, use the internet, use lspci, lsusb, .... But thats time consuming. Check if your mouse works on another linux distro oder livecd then you know your system is misconfigured or go for the fastest way, use a kernel seed or genkernel.

indietrash · Guru Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 353 Location: Norway

I know it works on other GNU/Linuxes. I think I have a genkernel somewhere... I'll try that and get back to you.

indietrash · Guru Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 353 Location: Norway

well now the laptop doesn't start at all... I guess the mouse isn't the real problem at hand.

krinn · Watchman Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 7470