Remote IR needs to be unplugged after returning from Standby :( (1 Viewer)

[Game_dude]

Hi guys, I usually put my HTPC in standby before I go to bed and when I turn it on the next day the remote doesn't function in MP or Windows but it still gets power ie the little red light on the Ir lights when when pressing a button but nothing happens in MP.

I always have to unplugged the IR then plug it in back in and it works perfectly any ideas? This also occurs in hibernation thanks!

 

[Spragleknas]

Try MCE standby-tool - now also directly for MP users

 

[Game_dude]

I'll give that a shot later thanks for replying! if that doesn't work think the replacement plugin might work?

 

[Marcusb]

does the IR receiver get power while the PC is asleep?
Even when hibernating, the IR unit should flash a red light in response to remote signals.

 

[Game_dude]

Hmm I don't see any flashes on the IR while the pc is a sleep/hibernating all I know is every time I turn it back on I have to unplug and re-plug in the IR into the USB port also the unit does flash etc.. when coming out of standby etc.. just no response in Windows or Media Portal

 

[Spragleknas]

Did you try the tool I referred too?

 

[Marcusb]

I think you need to check out the MB manual. The MCE remote needs to be plugged in to a USB port that retains power when the PC is off.

This first of all has to be set in the MB, either in BIOS or by jumpers.
Then the tool linked above will determine if Windows is also shutting down the receiver.

 

[Game_dude]

Did you try the tool I referred too?

Oh yea I actually used it before and totally forgot about it lol It is an awesome tool!

I think you need to check out the MB manual. The MCE remote needs to be plugged in to a USB port that retains power when the PC is off.

This first of all has to be set in the MB, either in BIOS or by jumpers.
Then the tool linked above will determine if Windows is also shutting down the receiver.

I'll give that a try thanks! That makes sence I have 4 usb ports in the back (2 in the front though they seemed to have stopped working )

 

[Game_dude]

Ok the power jumper seemed to worked perfectly I can even wake the HTPC up with the remote now thanks for all the help!