Microsoft KB Archive/303500

= Force Feedback Pro: Error Message: Your Game Controller Power Is Off =

PSS ID Number: 303500

Article Last Modified on 8/27/2002

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro

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This article was previously published under Q303500



SYMPTOMS
When you install Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, you may receive an error message similar to the following:

Your game controller power is off. Please make sure the power supply is plugged in.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if you have a sound card that cannot support External MIDI, or the External MIDI port is configured incorrectly. For additional information about sound cards with known compatibility issues, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

194490 SideWinder: List of Hardware with Compatibility Issues



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

172618 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring STB SoundRage Sound Cards

172624 Configuring IBM MWave Sound Cards

172686 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Boca Expression Sound Cards

172724 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Crystal Sound Cards

172843 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Echo Speech Sound Cards

172934 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Media Vision Sound Cards

172867 Configuring Turtle Beach Sound Cards

172699 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring ESS Sound Cards

172625 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Logitech Soundman Sound Cards

172894 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Gravis Sound Cards

172758 Configuring Ensoniq Soundscape Sound Cards

172804 Configuring Aztech Sound Cards

172969 ActiMates/SideWinder: Configuring Creative Labs Sound Cards

175021 SideWinder Force Feedback Serial Adapter Requirements

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