Belkin N52te doesn't work with mid 2010 Mac Pro

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Belkin N52te doesn't work with mid 2010 Mac Pro

I just received my new Mac Pro (5,1) replacing my 1,1. I have been using a Belkin N52te speedpad for World of Warcraft for over 4 years with never an issue. However, after importing all my info to the new Mac Pro, the speedpad is not recognised. I have reinstalled the latest (2/2009) driver, but still nothing. When in the System Pref pane for it, in the device tab, is says "no device connected" even though it is.

Any suggestions folks? I have been using it for so long that WoW without it is just not an option.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Oct 1, 2010 12:07 PM

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Answer 1

The hatter

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Oct 1, 2010 12:58 PM in response to ElectricDan

Did you import MORE than just info?

Does it work in 32-bit kernal mode? you may have to wait for 64-bit driver.

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ElectricDan Author

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Oct 1, 2010 6:41 PM in response to The hatter

I put the boot HD from my old Mac into a drive bay on the new one. Started the new one, then selected the HD as the source to import from. Standard Apple import with a new Mac.

And yes it does work in 32 bit, the same way it worked on the old Mac. Both are running the latest OS version.

About to try booting from the old Mac's drive. Will post results.

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ElectricDan Author

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Oct 1, 2010 6:48 PM in response to ElectricDan

Very strange, booting from the old 250 gig drive the system pref for the N52te works just fine...

So and suggestions on how to correct this? I need to secure wipe the 250 drive to sell with the old Mac.

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ElectricDan Author

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Oct 1, 2010 6:51 PM in response to The hatter

you may have to wait for 64-bit driver.

I hope not, Belkin doesn't seem to interested in updating their Mac driver

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