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Plug into primary or secondary USB ports

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by shadowhawk, 2005/02/28.

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  1. 2005/02/28
    shadowhawk

    shadowhawk Inactive Thread Starter

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    I ordered a simple signaling UPS cable which is USB to RJ45. When I plug it in, can I plug it into the secondary USB port, or should it go to the primary?
     
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  2. 2005/03/01
    PeteC

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    It's difficult to say - some USB devices only work if plugged directly to the mobo - primary port and do not work if plugged into a secondary port - front ports 'wired' to mobo, others don't seem to mind.

    I think it's a question of the power available at each port.
     
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