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Can I update the USB Host Controller?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by EL CONJUNTO, 2005/02/21.

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  1. 2005/02/21
    EL CONJUNTO

    EL CONJUNTO Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    My notebook uses an Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Control. My USB port is a 1.1...Can i replace the drivers so it can run at 2.0?
     
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    PeteC

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    No, but you can use a USB2 PCMCIA card. My laptop USB ports are USB 1, but I have a Belkin USB2 plugged in - works just fine with my USB2 Maxtor OneTouch external HD.
     
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    EL CONJUNTO

    EL CONJUNTO Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks,
    I guess it was wishful thinking that i could update the drivers for a quick fix.
     
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    Adam Isa

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    If something says it can transfer at the speed of USB 2.0, but you only have 1.1, will it still transfer but only a the speed of 1.1?
     
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    PeteC

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    Yes, in general. Most USB2 devices are backwards compatible.
     
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