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wtreasurer

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July 28th, 2002 13:00

Upgrade to USB 2.0?

I have an old Dimension XPS M200S, service tag BFWPY, BIOS A10, that I did a clean install to Windows 98, 2nd edition. Can I upgrade to USB 2.0 by installing something like the Adaptec 3100lp card? I assume I won't be at full speed, but my current self-powered USB hub has been so-so.

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Message Edited on 07/28/02 09:30AM by wtreasurer

Message Edited on 07/28/02 09:51AM by wtreasurer

Greenwood

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July 28th, 2002 21:00

Yes you can upgrade by installing a PCI card like the one you mentioned. However, unless you have hard ware devices which utilize the USB 2.0 they will run at their current USB 1.1 speed. Upgrading only allows you to install devices designed for the USB 2.0 speed.

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