No sound from Windows when plugging in USB

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Hello,

When I plug in my lightsaber, Windows 11 doesn’t make any sound indicating that a new USB device has been detected. Obviously, I don’t see anything in Device Manager either (not even “unknown”).

I’ve tried:

  • different cables
  • plugging it into different USB ports, even some with an independent power source
  • with 2 PCs (Windows 11)
  • holding BOOT and pressing/releasing RESET (the saber’s power button no longer lights the blade, so it seems to be in the correct mode).

I tried DFU setup and it says “completed.” I opened Zadig and I don’t see the lightsaber (I see ROG STRIX, ROG DELTA, and USB RECEIVER with “interface X,” where X can range from 1 to 5).

I don’t see anything to indicate that the saber is malfunctioning.

Any idea what could be the cause?

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I wouldn’t be surprised if all the cables you’ve tried weren’t actually data capable unless you’ve verified they are somehow else.

Are you plugging directly into the onboard microB port?

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Oh wait… that’s it. Wrong USB port. Thank you very much!

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No problem. It’s a fairly common confusion :wink: