How do I upgrade to USB 2.0?

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What is the difference in the USB hardware from 1.1 and 2.0?

Recent helped a friend with very sick Dell Dimension 2400. Had to format hd and install XP Pro and SP2. However, after talking to Dell tech support (via India) they tell me that shouldn't installed SP2 because the Mass storage device, mulitmedia devive and USB 2 need SP1. I will need to reformat the HD and install SP1-whats' up with that? Those that make sense to you? Do you have any recommendations?

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It makes zero sense to me. SP2 should support everything SP1
does and more, and with more security and bug fixes.

Leo

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Thanks for your web help. I'm still not convinced (per an old magz article) that a usb1.1 motherboard will/can process/handle data any faster. Is it not the case that the card will only ensure COMPATIBILITY with usb2.0 device attachments? Regards.

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*Motherboards* are neither USB 1.0 or 2.0, they're just
motherboards. An add-in card attaches to a highspeed buss on
the motherboard and should support 2.0 speeds just fine.

Leo

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Thanks for your reply..I was searching for this answers whole day...I will try to buy some adapter for my hard drive which is with USB 2.0
Anyhow, thanks for your info..

I have a xfx nforce 780I sli motherboard on winxp sp3, but all my usb devices are opperating at 1.1, how do fix this. I'm always getting the messages that "this device can preform faster". thanks

the problem i has it i has to reinstall xp pro and now that i have its saying all my usbs are a non 2.0 when before they all was 2.0

I have a Dell Dimension 2400. Will any of the USB2 cards with a PCI interface work or do I need to look for some other specifications?

can i download usb2 drivers and convert from 1.1 to 2.0 without having to install any additional hardware???

Please read the article you just commented on. It answers this very question.

28-Nov-2009

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