Based on another message respecting power to the USB key I inserted it into a port located at the back of the host and it was recognized immediately. I have no idea why it is not picked up when placed into on of the front panel usb ports but it matters not so long as I can mount it. Thanks for the help. -- *** E-Mail is NOT a SECURE channel *** James B. Byrne mailto:ByrneJB at Harte-Lyne.ca Harte & Lyne Limited http://www.harte-lyne.ca 9 Brockley Drive vox: +1 905 561 1241 Hamilton, Ontario fax: +1 905 561 0757 Canada L8E 3C3