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JavaKavaGuy

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February 2nd, 2005 11:00

Dell Inspiron & USB 2.0

Hi there!
 
Well, first off, I tried to find the answer to my question by searching Google and Dell support, but came-up emty handed....
 
So maybe someone out in the Community can answer this :-)
 
I have a Dell Inspiron 2650 P4 running XP SP2 bought in 2002.
 
I'm wondering if I can upgrade my USB 1.1 Intel 82801CA Host controller (driver) to a USB Enhanced (2.0) Host controller for higher transfer speeds...? Or, do I need to buy a PCMCIA USB 2.0 card ....?
 
I've connected a brand-new 40G external hard drive (USB 2.0) to my laptop and it's sooooo slow. Windows XP keeps telling me that I need a USB 2.0 Host Controller for faster speeds....
 
thanks in advance guys !!
 
ciao,
Mark
 
 

JavaKavaGuy

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February 2nd, 2005 14:00

Hi again,
 
OK, I did an 'advanced search' on Dell Suppport and found my answer finally. 
My laptop has only USB 1.1 and I need to buy a PCMCIA USB2.0 card :-(
 
thanks!
 
Cheers,
Mark

vs26

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February 2nd, 2005 23:00

Well, try buying the Compaq USB 2.0 PCMCIA card (around $30) I am sure you will experience that your external drive is reading at very high speed. The only thing I observed that it does not show USB 2.0 root hub in device manager.

Alternatively try NEC cardbus adapter and let me know whether that helps.

I am definitely happy with the speed but not with Dell Technical support :)

 

BBraxton

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February 4th, 2005 13:00

I am sitting right here with Inspiron 2650 that has a USB 2.0 PC card.
For myself, I am waiting for a mini-iPod to format for Windows XP Home edition.
The iPod is still flashing 'Do not disconnect" so I assume it has not yet finished.

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