the keyboard may be putting out all the power it can (500 mA??) to the USB mouse, therefore leaving not much power to use to power up the usb flash drive. also, try plugging your usb mouse into the other usb port on your keyboard, just to assure that the usb port is still working. sandor ----------------------------------- On Apr 19, 2004, at 5:03 AM, mbrad at icenet.com.au wrote: > Hi guys, > great site you've got got going here. > I was wondering , why won't my USB flash drive mount when I plug i into > the USB port on my keyboard? > I've got a usb mouse plugged in the other side.. > When it mounts just fine if I plug into the back?! > Thanx > Mike