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davidm71 
Hi,
I'm using the Crosshair Formula IV and on bios 2101. Was about to flash to 3029 but we're on the same page here on thinking that the NEC firmware for the USB 3 port may have issues. I was just looking through MMTool for the device id of the usb3 chipset but couldn't find it. If you could walk me through the process I would appreciate it. I have another thread on the Asus ROG support forums and they want me to upgrade to 3029 with in windows! Talk about taking a risk!
I will never flash with in Windows. No way!
Anyhow about which port causes the problem I would say 3 or 4 times usb 3.0 port but not exclusively. Makes me cringe every time I plug in a device though!
I swear this is the most trouble jinxed board I've ever owned next to my Abit IN9-32X board. Why is it though you have fond memories of the trouble makers?!
Thanks.
Edit: My USB3.0 controller is this: NEC uPD720200F1 USB 3.0 Host Controller. That station-driver link has similar sounding firmwares minus the F1 suffix. Still good enough?
Edit: I get it. The firmware gets updated though an updater utility. Ok,
You should have a program under Renesas electronics that will tell you your current firmware / hardware / driver information called USB 3.0 Host Controller Utility.
I recomend writing any info it provides down.
Personally I would go for it. The updater utility is nicely made and by the manufacturer of the chip.
It wont work if you pick the wrong one (I Tried). As far as I can tell the NEC uPD720200F1 is simply the same chip manufactured by NEC.
You can also look up uPD720200F1 on their website and they classify it under the first generation uPD720200 chip. (You can buy the chips directly from them)
I used Firmware Version 3.0.3.4 pour uPD720200 (Windows 32 & 64bits)
Just unplug all usb stuff except your mouse and keyboard and put them on a 2.0 port.
If you are curious, the uPD720200a is the second generation chip. You don't have it so disregard this firmware (the diffrence between the 2 chips is that the second generation uses 1/5th the amount of power when not in use / good for laptops.)
I have updated for every release of new firmware and it shows better improvement in stability every release.
I also stepped eagleone through it and hes running solid as a rock now.
But be warned that your millage may vary. It's a diffrent board than what we are using. If you run into an emergency situation disable the 3.0 controller in the bios and google google google.
