New Mac Pro, USB devices auto-eject.

External USB storage devices auto eject during read and or write.
Some devices are not recognized by the computer.
USB Hard drives will consistently eject while writing data.
Spent a half day on the phone with Apple support. They gave up.

From what you said it appears that the synthesizer is not compatible. That would be a problem for the synthesizer manufacturer to resolve.

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New Mac Pro USB Problems!

It seems the new Mac Pro cannot recognize certain devices. Such as my Access Virus Ti synthesizer- users cannot get the Mac to recognize the USB connection from the Virus. Please help. I'm losing my mind after 7 hours trying to figure it out and the only indication is that the USB ports on the new mac are possibly incompatible... Please tell me I can still use my $3000 instrument with my new $4500 mac pro which i just bought SPECIFICALLY to use with this VIrus Ti synthesizer!
Link to Virus Ti user forums showing other people with the same problemhttp://www.virus.info/forum/index.php/Thread/5522-MacPro-trashcan-and-TI-Anyone- got-it-working/?postID=28004&highlight=trash%2Bcan#post28004

From what you said it appears that the synthesizer is not compatible. That would be a problem for the synthesizer manufacturer to resolve.

New Mac Pro 32 USB Device Limitation???

I was just told that the new Mac Pro has a 32 device limitation. Some of these ports are taken up internally such as the Bluetooth USB controller and I was told USB hubs will take up a port as well.
The limitation is dramatically reduced by bus powered devices and I noticed I reached the ceiling with as little as 14 devices.
I had 35 of the same devices connected to my 2006 8-core and never had issues. I think this is a severe limitation.
For now I am trying to find wall adaptors for each bus powered device. If anyone has any further information on this issue please disclose.

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Brand new Mac Pro - Suddenly iOS devices won't charge

So I've been using my brand new Mac Pro 8-core for about a week now and I've already had 1 force reboot (kernel panic, error 14 page fault) and earlier tonight, when I plugged in my iPhone 4S, its screen didn't turn on as usual after being plugged in... The "charging" icon didn't appear in the phone's menu bar, and neither Xcode nor iTunes recognize the phone as being plugged in. I'm running Snow Leopard with all the latest software updates.
I've tried:
plugging it into other USB ports
using a different USB cable
unplugging and plugging in quickly, repeatedly
charging my iPod touch and my wife's old iPhone 3G - they won't charge either
My "old" Mac Pro that this Mac Pro is replacing had a very similar issue... after leaving the computer on for a while and returning, usb devices wouldn't charge, apps would hang, and i'd have to cold reboot. This got progressively worse over time, and eventually "died" when the system crashed w/ a never-ending beachball and wouldn't boot back up. I'm starting to wonder if I should just return it and get an iMac or something since I have a hunch this is hardware related.
Something also weird is that before I plugged my iPhone in, I was using Xcode and had my phone selected as a build target... even though it wasn't plugged it in. (Normally if it's not plugged in, the name will not appear in the list.) Nothing happened when I tried running my app obviously so I stopped the build, then plugged my phone in. That's when I noticed it wouldn't charge.
THEN it gets even worse... while I was typing this, when trying different USB ports, in the process I unplugged my keyboard. After plugging my keyboard back in, it wouldn't work. Cold reboot.
I'm really hesitant to lug this brand new Mac Pro back to the Apple store just to hear them say "The diagnostic test looks ok to me!" and have the issue crop up again a couple weeks later.
Does anyone have any ideas on what could be causing this, or have you seen anything similar with your Mac Pro? Again, I just picked this Mac Pro up last weekend at an Apple store.
Thanks!

Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

New Mac Pro 2013 late version USB 3.0 hub issue during boot

Hi all, I just purchased a new Mac Pro 8 core with 32GB of ram and 1 TB drive. When I connect a USB powered 3.0 hub and turn on my Mac Pro, it gets hung on while booting. (Gray screen before the Apple logo appears on boot). If I pull the USB 3.0 hub out, the Mac Pro proceeds to boot normally. Once I am fully booted on my Mac Pro and I plug the USB 3.0 hub back in, everything seems to work fine. I have an enclosure that works off of lightening connector and the enclosure has a USB 3.0 hub onboard. I plug the USB 3.0 hub in that device and every thing seems to boot up fine on the Mac Pro. Any idea why when I plug in the USB 3.0 directly why the Mac Pro ha issues booting up?
Thanks in Advance.

The Driver for the Hub does not get loaded until late in the Boot-up process.
It is common not to be able to use devices on a Hub during boot-up, as they will not be ready (and therefore not available) until the Login screen appears.
For devices you need during boot-up, attach directly to a built-in USB port on the chassis, not on a display or any other Hub.
If your issue is only that the device interferes with Booting in general, ask the guys at OWC. They select their stocked items for trouble-free, and train their support people to resolve remaining problems quickly. If there is a problem, they will help you get is fixed quickly -- often providing an advanced exchange if that seems appropriate.

New Mac Pro with usb SSD

I have a new Mac Pro (2014) with latest updates. Any time I use my SSD it randomly restarts itself. Could be doiing anythign as simple as transfering one file or something like multi-track recording audio. The drive is Kingston SSDNOW KC300. (SSD is formated OS Extended) I am using a Apricorn SSD to USB adapter.
Here is the report from the last time it crashed.
Anonymous UUID: 8BFA63CF-2AE6-F768-7326-62E3CE1C1761
Sun Jun 1 11:46:54 2014
panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff801c8bc1fc): "complete() while dma active"@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu- 2422.100.13/iokit/Kernel/IOMemoryDescriptor.cpp:2620
Backtrace (CPU 2), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff81a70fbc10 : 0xffffff801c422fa9
0xffffff81a70fbc90 : 0xffffff801c8bc1fc
0xffffff81a70fbcd0 : 0xffffff7f9c9f9b06
0xffffff81a70fbd10 : 0xffffff7f9c9efab2
0xffffff81a70fbd60 : 0xffffff7f9ce3a2ca
0xffffff81a70fbdb0 : 0xffffff7f9ce3dc3a
0xffffff81a70fbe00 : 0xffffff7f9ca870d4
0xffffff81a70fbe50 : 0xffffff7f9ca8114e
0xffffff81a70fbea0 : 0xffffff7f9ca8121c
0xffffff81a70fbed0 : 0xffffff7f9ee64309
0xffffff81a70fbf20 : 0xffffff801c44a23a
0xffffff81a70fbfb0 : 0xffffff801c4d7127
Kernel Extensions in backtrace: com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily(1.9)[9B09B065-7F11-3241-B194-
B72E5C23548B]@0xffffff7f9c9ec000->0xffffff7f9ca10fff com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily(3.6.6)[C7B04E3E-37FF-3DC4-A0ED-
92DDCE6FCB98]@0xffffff7f9ca7c000->0xffffff7f9caa6fff com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice(3.6.6)[160F02BC-97C1-3119-BD28-
4B2ED121C501]@0xffffff7f9ce39000->0xffffff7f9ce4dfff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily(3.6.6)[C7B04E3E-37FF-3DC4-A0ED-
92DDCE6FCB98]@0xffffff7f9ca7c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily(1.9)[9B09B065-7F11-3241-B194-
B72E5C23548B]@0xffffff7f9c9ec000 com.apple.iokit.IOUSBAttachedSCSI(1.0.5)[56C0DC48-4C2F-3446-BDB2-
4861962FF5EE]@0xffffff7f9ee61000->0xffffff7f9ee68fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(677.4.0)[7B660BA0-DC2C-3B67-9156-
A9E8F9CC783F]@0xffffff7f9cf57000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily(1.9)[9B09B065-7F11-3241-B194-
B72E5C23548B]@0xffffff7f9c9ec000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily(3.6.6)[C7B04E3E-37FF-3DC4-A0ED-
92DDCE6FCB98]@0xffffff7f9ca7c000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version: 13D65
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 13.2.0: Thu Apr 17 23:03:13 PDT 2014; root:xnu-2422.100.13~1/RELEASE_X86_64 Kernel UUID: ADD73AE6-88B0-32FB-A8BB-4F7C8BE4092E
Kernel slide: 0x000000001c200000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff801c400000
System model name: MacPro6,1 (Mac-F60DEB81FF30ACF6)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 8403008164822
last loaded kext at 264116866947: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBAttachedSCSI 1.0.5 (addr 0xffffff7f9ee61000, size 49152)
last unloaded kext at 352919208203: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCDC 4.2.1b5 (addr 0xffffff7f9ee5d000, size 16384)
loaded kexts:
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com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9 com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch 80.14 com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.2.4f1 com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60
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com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess 1
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Model: MacPro6,1, BootROM MP61.0116.B05, 6 processors, 6-Core Intel Xeon E5, 3.5 GHz, 12 GB, SMC 2.20f18
Graphics: AMD FirePro D300, AMD FirePro D300, PCIe, 2048 MB
Graphics: AMD FirePro D300, AMD FirePro D300, PCIe, 2048 MB
Memory Module: DIMM1, 4 GB, DDR3 ECC, 1867 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54343531553741465238432D52442020
Memory Module: DIMM2, 4 GB, DDR3 ECC, 1867 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54343531553741465238432D52442020
Memory Module: DIMM3, 4 GB, DDR3 ECC, 1867 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54343531553741465238432D52442020
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x135), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (6.30.223.154.63)
Bluetooth: Version 4.2.4f1 13674, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet 2, Ethernet, en1
Network Service: Ethernet 1, Ethernet, en0
PCI Card: AMD FirePro D300, Display Controller, Slot-1
PCI Card: AMD FirePro D300, Display Controller, Slot-2
PCI Card: pci11c1,5901, IEEE 1394 Open HCI, Thunderbolt@237,0,0
PCI Card: pci1b21,612, AHCI Controller, Thunderbolt@81,0,0
Serial ATA Device: APPLE SSD SM0256F, 251 GB
Serial ATA Device: ST3000DM001-1CH166, 3 TB
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
USB Device:
FireWire Device: LaCie d2 Extreme LUN 0, LaCie Group SA, Up to 800 Mb/sec
FireWire Device: LaCie d2 Extreme LUN 0, LaCie Group SA, Up to 800 Mb/sec
Thunderbolt Bus: Mac Pro, Apple Inc., 19.2
Thunderbolt Device: d2, LaCie, 3, 7.4
Thunderbolt Bus: Mac Pro, Apple Inc., 19.2
Thunderbolt Bus: Mac Pro, Apple Inc., 19.2
Thunderbolt Device: Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter, Apple Inc., 3, 5.6
Hub
BRCM20702 Hub
Bluetooth USB Host Controller Apple USB SuperDrive USB2.0 Hub
USB2.0 Hub
iLok
eLicenser
Scarlett 18i8 USB
Desktop

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

USB Connection Issues-New Mac Pro

I have a new Mac Pro (late 2013) that has USB connection issues.
First; it often fails to recognize a USB keyboard, or takes more than a minute to do so. I tried it with two different keyboards, one a regular Apple USB keyboard and the other a Das Keyboard unit. I tried it both on a powered USB hub and directly connected to the computer. Neither of these affected the problem. It happened both under Mountain Lion and Yosemite, and seems to be worse under Yosemite. This problem DOES NOT occur on my Mac Mini, so the problem appears to be with the Mac Pro. Most of the time unplugging and plugging the keyboard in again solves the problem. This gets old. I have gone to using a bluetooth keyboard but much prefer the USB keyboards with the numeric keyboard.
It also ejects the only USB drive attached to it. It does not eject the two Thunderbolt drives. The disconnection occurs when the Mac Pro is in the "sleep" mode; the "Disk not ejected properly" message is displayed when the computer wakes up. This happens almost all the time. The same drive does not exhibit this behavior when attached to the Mac Mini. It is an older G-Drive unit.
Possibly related to this is the fact that the two Thunderbolt units (Pegasus R2 and Lacie) do not shut off when the Mac Pro is sleeping. I wonder if the problem lies in how the unit "sleeps" and "wakes up". I don't know enough about the internal workings of these things to know how to test for this.
If anyone knows how to fix this I'd appreciate some advice.

Have you tried resetting the SMC and PRAM?
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
About NVRAM and PRAM

USB keyboard not working on new Mac Pro with Mavericks

I just bought the new Mac Pro and my apple USB keyboard won't work. I have a very old apple USB keyboard that is working but I want to use my newer one. The newer keyboard is a full one also, including the number pad.
Thanks

no difference in ports just troubleshooting, ie if it didn't work on any of the 4 ports, likely a kb issue
if it worked on one of the other 3 ports, you have a broken usb port on the mac pro

USB Card Reader not recognized on new Mac Pro (late 2013)

My Sony USB multi-card reader (model: MRW62E), which I use for SD cards mostly, works on my MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), my new iMac, and my old Mac Pro (2009), via the USB ports, but is unrecognized entirely on my new Mac Pro (late 2013). All machines are running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Neither the card reader, nor the cards appear at all in FCP, image capture, apple system profiler, the desktop, or disk utility. I cannot find any drivers online addressing the issue, including Sony's website.
Perhaps an additional update for increased compatibility vis-a-vis the new Mac Pro would do the trick...

Does the reader show up under USB in System Report?
If the reader is working properly both the reader and an inserted card will show up.

HT5172 I have a new Mac pro.... when I plugged in PNY stick drive in the USB port a message came up that said that it was consuming two much power to remove the stick drive... what is this all about. ????

I have a new Mac pro.... when I plugged in PNY stick drive in the USB port a message came up that said that it was consuming two much power to remove the stick drive... what is this all about. ????

Try a SMC reset:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Follow directions for a battery you should not remove yourself.

Should I buy airport express, extreme or time capsule? I have my new Mac Pro. 2 iPhones, 2 iPads , and grandchildren who come with their devices. I live in a two-level house.

Should I buy airport express, extreme or time capsule? I have my new Mac Pro. 2 iPhones, 2 iPads , and grandchildren who come with their devices. I live in a two-level house.

A Time Capsule is an AirPort Extreme with a built in hard drive to allow your Mac(s) to back up automatically, so it's a logical choice if you need a wireless router and back up capabilities for your Macs
The AIrPort Extreme has a bit better antenna arrangement than an AirPort Express, so it would be a good choice for a two level house.
Depending on the location of the "main" wireless router, you may find that you still need to add an extender or two in other parts of the house for full, fast wireless coverage. The AirPort Express is a good choice for this duty.
To compare the 3 Apple devices, see this Apple support document:
Compare Apple Wi-Fi base stations AirPort Express AirPort Extreme Time Capsule

New Mac Pro with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0

it is exceedingly frustrating to be waiting with no surety that there will be an upgraded Thunderbolt and USB3.0 Mac Pro in the pipeline. professional doing advanced graphics and video need this and need it now and need for certain a time schedule to plan partial investment in new Equipment. Apple has let is down for two years now and surely the second largest corporation on the planet can afford the R and D for it and certainly it would cost the company nothing to let us in on this schedule. there is no real competition for this. it is not giving away any advantage but it certainly would give is some ammunition to prevent bean counters from instituting a wholesale move to Dell or others. We need some serious upgrading and we need a heads up on when.

The iMac would require a Magma outboard PCIx box that doubles the cost of the IMac and still does not do the job. that approach is a kludge to try to use an amateur user machine to do what a professional workstation can do, with The assorted updates I applied to my Mac Pro though it is not as fast at processing as the top of the line iMac it was much more flexible, can run many screens without having to buy new thunderbolt screens and with USB 3 and eSATA cards bypass reasonably the lack of Thunderbolt in the short term but it is a ridiculous and non Mac way to have to run,my work station. And..I am sure I am not alone...Apple better get their act together in the professional market or they will have kissed off many of is in another year.. that would be a huge pity. As well the iMac screen is insufficient and lacks a full Adobe colour palette and its incorrect black levels and inability to be controlled by such tools as a Huey make the screen good only for menus and control panels. that is why I still use the Mac 30 inch and also a Dell 30 inch screen as they can be calibrated accurately which the iMac can not. the only solution is a new Mac Pro. for the contributor who suggested I contact feedback already regarding this..I had done that but I figured that they must scan the discussion groups to find out what customers feel about user situations and the more responses to my comments the better the argument for new hardware.

New mac pro recognises usb 2.0 as 1.0 - super slow data transfer!

updated my new mac pro 3.5 GHz 6-core intel xeon E5 to mac OS 10.9.2 today.
all periphals (standalone hubs, hubs in monitors, harddisks) are now recognised not as is (USB 2.0) but as USB 1.0 (ie transfer rate 12 Mbit/s), no matter whether they are plugged into a port of the mac pro directly or thru a hub. i do not get anything done anymore!
any advice how to get back to USB 2.0?
thank you!

The warranty entitles you to complimentary phone support for the first 90 days of ownership.
If you bought the product in the U.S. directly from Apple (not from a reseller), you have 14 days from the date of delivery in which to exchange or return it for a refund. In other countries, the return policy may be different. If you bought from a reseller, its return policy applies.

I just opened my new Mac Pro and I have a USB keyboard, not a bluetooth -- it doesn't recognize the USB keyboard and I can't get past the "bluetooth keyboard pairing" screen.

I just opened my new Mac Pro and I have a USB keyboard, not a bluetooth -- it doesn't recognize the USB keyboard and I can't get past the "bluetooth keyboard pairing" screen.

What specific KB?
Do you know it works?
I set my 2103 nMP with an older (black) Apple USB KB and it worked fine

Is an adaptor cable available rouse to charge a Mac Pro from an auto, either a power point or usb?

Is an adaptor cable available to charge a Mac Pro from an auto power point or usb?

I'm having a very similar problem.
I've got a 2010 iMac that I've got hooked up to my Pioneer Elite via HDMI cable using the Moshi adapter.
It's been working great for months, but today the audio began dropping out -- a fraction of a second, every six seconds or so.
I installed the latest Snow Leopard update today. Does anyone think there might be a connection?
thx!

New Mac Pro, USB devices auto-eject.

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