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Hello,

This is my first time working with APM.  I just purchased an APM 2.6 with the uBlox 6M GPS module.  I am trying to set it up for the first time on my new DELL work laptop which is running Window 7, 32 bit.  The MP I installed is version 1.2.99 build 1.1.5197. 12871.

When I attach the USB cable, I do not hear the little "jingle" that usually accompanies something being plugged into any of the three USB ports.  Also, no new devices show in my device manager.  I have tried plugging it into each of the three USB ports and I get nothing different.  I have also tried plugging it into a powered USB hub.  I still get the same result.

I observed the FC itself and noticed that when I plug it into a new USB port for the first time, there is a Blue light and a red light that oscillate rapidly for a few seconds and then they go out and a red LED just blinks one long and then one short blink.  As well, there is a green LED at the other end of the FC that stays on steady.  

If I move onto a different USB port, the sequence runs the same.  The first time I plug it in I get the blue and red lights which switch over to just red and the solid green light.  If I unplug the USB cord and then plug it back into the same port, the blue and red to not flash in the beginning.  It just goes right to the red LED blinking the sequence and the green LED on solid.  

When I reboot the PC, I am able to try out each of the USB ports again and for the first time in each port, I get the blue and red LED flashing which changes over the the red sequence flash and the solid green.

I have scanned the forums and found others who have had similar issues.  However, I have not been able to find a fix.  

I greatly appreciate all your help with this!

Jon