Recent content by dale

Did you check the HDD manual to make sure you got the jumper (if there is any, some do) in the right place?

Could you go to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then for every "USB Root Hub", right click for "Properties" > Power Management, then uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" -- want to see if this...

What you are describing is often referred to as crackling. It can be introduced through various means, but from what you described, it is best to make sure that you have updated to the latest drivers. If you could also describe a.) your audio specifications, b.) your OS and architecture, and...