MOTU M2 auto-power mode?

[Kood Garma]

Does the M2 have an auto-power mode so when my Windows 10 PC shuts down or goes to sleep, the MOTU does also? And then re-awakens when the PC comes back on?

[CharlzS]

That all depends if power is supplied to the usb ports in sleep or power off. The M2 has a power switch, but if the switch is left on, the M2 will stay on if power is supplied to the usb port. If I sleep my laptop, power is still supplied to my M4 so it remains on. When resuming, the M4 resets and reestablishes its connection without any intervention. When I power off the laptop, the power is also turned off on the USB ports so the M4 is off. Some of this charging port thing is configurable in your PC bios. Some manufacturers cut power to USB ports when sleeping while others supply power to usb ports when powered off. Either way there shouldn't be any issues when transitioning from sleep or powered off.