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mackmack   02-19-2008 at 08:09:10 PM

I am trying to set up a small USB light behind my monitor... to give a bit of ambient light and as well looking sorta cool with light coming from behind monitor against wall.

My question is this.. I wouldn't want the UBS light to be on at all times... each time I start my computer during the day.

Is there anyway to toggle the USB so that it stops giving power and turns on when I want? I have several other USB devices so I wouldnt want to shut them all off.

If this is possible, or you can think of another solution, please let me know. Thanks

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gone fishin'   02-26-2008 at 05:18:52 PM
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USB is power by the motherboard,you can control the data part on or off but not the power, wire a switch in the harness to the light

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