Replacing USB 1.0 ports with USB 2.0

I am thinking about removing my USB 1.0 (or 1.1 not sure which) and replacing it with 2.0. I have read my motherboard manual but it doesn't say if I can do that.

My co-worker says just buy a USB 2.0 hub and plug it in but that doesn't make sense ----- I would be plugging the 2.0 into the 1.0 and getting the same result as when I plug my flash drive in.

I just want to know if it is worth it (access time wise) to even bother trying to replace the two ports I have. I plan on buying a new printer soon and want the best performance I can get with my little system. I also will be buying an external hard drive in the distant future and want the same for it.

Any advice will be welcome

Thanks

Mitch

 

Thanks Pete for the quick response. You saved me time taking the side of my box and poking around. Now I can just go buy what I need. Will I have to disable the onboard usb in cmos or can I just leave it as it is?

Mitch

 

Hi Mitch, I've done this at least four times on Comps. You buy the PCI card with anything from 2 - 6 USB ports on the card. Some may even have a port internally with the rest accessible from the rear of the case. The card usually comes with a CD with a set of drivers and instructions to install. XP will usually be able to install without any problem. You may need to check in BIOS whether to enable USB 2.0. LOL Neil.

 

Hello RetiredLearner,

Thanks for the encouragement. Still looking at which one to buy. They are so inexpensive....not sure what I would need an internal USB port for though....another hard drive maybe??????

Have a happy.

Will keep y'all posted

Mitch