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CharlesWhitlock
Posted: December 26th, 2006, 12:03am Report to Moderator
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What is the easiest way to upgrade to USB 2.0?
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usmaniv
Posted: December 26th, 2006, 7:53am Report to Moderator
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Dear Charles.

try visiting this site:
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http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm.
You will love the way they will allow you to get the latest drivers for USB.
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Posted: December 26th, 2006, 12:30pm Report to Moderator
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   You probably do not have to upgrade.  If the device and ports handle USB2 (which all but very old ones should) then they will use the USB2 protocol.  If not, they will use USB1.
   There is a big difference in speed between USB1 and USB2, so if the device is creeping along really slow then it is probably using USB1.
   If the device is made to use USB2 (which only old devices would not) and it is creeping along at USB1 speeds, then your ports may be USB1.  If the ports are USB1, then you need to get USB2 ports.  You can do this by purchasing a PCI card of USB2 ports and installing it in your computer.  Then you can use the ports in it instead of the other USB1 ports on your computer.
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CharlesWhitlock
Posted: December 26th, 2006, 4:23pm Report to Moderator
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Thanks for the help.  I will check on getting a PCI card.  Charles
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