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"USB 2.0"

What do I need to do so that I can change my current USB ports to 2.0 USB ports?

Sorry, I dont know alot about these things.

:(

What version of Windows are you running? Older versions of Windows don't support USB 2.0. Windows XP doesn't support USB 2.0 until you install Service Pack 1.

It's a PCI card, right?

PCI slots on a motherboard are near the bottom corner of the motherboard nearest the back of the case. They are long, and usually white. Or if you have a nice-looking UV-reactive motherboard, they're likely to be bright yellow.

Cheers, the only problem I have is putting the card in my computer. I could probably do it with some guidance as I know how to open up my computer, but I have no idea where to put the card.

Thanks anyway.

tnc wrote:
> You can get them from most electrical places, PC World also stock
> them.

Yeah if you want to pay fucktimes too much for them.

Damarus wrote:
> Something like this.
>
> [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=11460457301&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=26550[/URL]

Apart from don't buy it from ebuyer...

Something like this.

[URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=11460457301&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=26550[/URL]

Hmm ... all my previous laptops and computers have detected USB 1.1s and said they were fine, likewise saying the 2.0 was.

I assume you will have to upgrade then.

Riiight so is there not a way I can just buy a 2.0 port? If so, how much will it cost me? Just read Nimco's post, so how much will the card cost.

Mozzy wrote:
> What I want to know is whether I have to change my current USB port
> (which is probably something like 1.0) to a USB 2.0 port?

Yes, you do. But you can't upgrade the existing ports. You need a new PCI card with USB ports on, or a new motherboard.

However, he is slightly correct in the sense that some USB cables used to not be USB2 capable, though I believe all are now. Still would be worth checking though.

*dances*