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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by bg9208, 2008/12/27.

  1. 2008/12/27
    bg9208

    bg9208 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Sorry haven't been able to find the answer in search but here's my question.
    I have an elderly but reliable Dell Latitude running XP SP2 with just i USB port which is USB 1. I have an unused PCMCIA port and wonder whether, if i buy a PCMCIA to USB2 adapter, it will give me USB 2. I have been told that unless the motherboard is USB2 capable this will not work so I decided to come tu the fount of all knowledge..

    Best wishes for health, wealth and prosperity in 1999 to all on WindowsBBS
     
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  2. 2008/12/27
    hawk22

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    Hi bg9208, USB2 drivers are contained in SP2, IMHO I would go for a USB2 PCI card (if a free port is available) most of them will give you 5 additional USB ports 1 internal on the card and 4 external.
    You can pick one up for just a few dollars much more versatile than a adapter and probably cheaper too.
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  4. 2008/12/27
    Arie

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    Since a Dell Latitude is a Laptop, he won't have PCI slots available. Yes, buying a PCMCIA card with USB 2.0 will give you 2 USB 2.0 ports. I've done that myself on an old Latitude.
     
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    Arie

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    1999?
     
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  6. 2008/12/29
    bg9208

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    Thank you Arie, I will get my PCMCIA card now - I knew that I had come to the right place.

    I hope the Credit Crunch doesn't bite too much!!
    Have a good 2009
     
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    Arie

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    You're welcome. All the best for 2009 to you & your family too.
     
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  8. 2009/01/14
    bg9208

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    Just like to say thank you for your advice, I have now got the card and it works fine.
     
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    Arie

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    Great!
     
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