USB - can it handle 3 connections?

Hello-When you use USB devices, they draw power from the computer. You may have exceeded the limit for the computer's ability to supply this power. A self-powered USB hub may be the solution to your problems.

lesbesser,

The 8200 has plenty of power to handle 3 USB devices. I have 6 on my 8200 using the two USB's on the back for Keyboard and Mouse, the two on the front for Scanner and Printer, and I have 2 more on the keyboard which I use for Camera and PDA. The only problem I've had is when trying to go into BIOS. I have to unplug the Camera and the PDA from the keyboard or it hangs.

I have 5 USB devices attached. All you need is a powered USB hub. I have a Belkin, but I am sure most any brand will work OK. Just be sure it is a powered unit.

Dimension 8200
1.7 GHz
256 MB RDRAM
64MB NVIDA GeForce3 Ti Video
16X DVD Drive
24x10x40 CD-RW
40 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
19"Dell M991 Monitor
Logitech Wireless Keyboard
Logitech Optical Wireless Mouse
Windows XP Home Edition
Netscape 6.2
Philips Acoustic Edge Sound
Klipsch Pro Media 4.1 speakers
3Com Eithernet Card
Cable Modem Internet Access
Hewlett Packard 990C Printer
Hewlett Packard 5200C Scanner

Thanks Bill, I will get a powered hub.
Regards,
Les

Thanks very much -- I will work on the drivers.
Regards,
Les

Thanks Ron someone else suggested the same. I will get a self-powered hub.
Regards,
Les