Help - How do I know I have USB-2?

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If I have a USB peripheral device that is supposed to run USB-2, How
can I tell if my USB port is actuall running at that speed?

Do I have to load special drivers?

Thanks
 
If I have a USB peripheral device that is supposed to run USB-2, How
can I tell if my USB port is actuall running at that speed?

Do I have to load special drivers?

Thanks
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No. You cannot upgrade a 1.1 port to 2.0 with software. It's a hardware
issue. RTFM that came with your system or motherboard. If that states they
are 2.0, then you will need to load the appropriate drivers which are
available from the manufacturer's site. If you are running Windows XP, you
will need to be running SP1 or later (I believe for 2000 it's SP3 or later).
 
No. You cannot upgrade a 1.1 port to 2.0 with software. It's a hardware
issue. RTFM that came with your system or motherboard. If that states they
are 2.0, then you will need to load the appropriate drivers which are
available from the manufacturer's site. If you are running Windows XP, you
will need to be running SP1 or later (I believe for 2000 it's SP3 or later).
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Thank you for reply
 
If I have a USB peripheral device that is supposed to run USB-2, How
can I tell if my USB port is actuall running at that speed?

Do I have to load special drivers?

Thanks
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Look in Device Manager under USB. If it says "enhanced controller," you
have USB 2.0.

Bearman
 
bearman said:
Look in Device Manager under USB. If it says "enhanced controller,"
you have USB 2.0.

Bearman
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Only if you have the appropriate drivers/service pack. Otherwise they'll be
listed as standard or as having a problem.
 
Miss Perspicacia Tick said:
Only if you have the appropriate drivers/service pack. Otherwise they'll be
listed as standard or as having a problem.
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And it won't say "enhanced controller" which was my point.

Bearman
 
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