Usb Host Controller Problems

Question

I have a Dimension 8300 from a few years back. Recently I had to wipe my HD and reinstall windows, however, I'd lost the Dell windows disk which came with the computer, and consequently, lost most of the drivers I need. I've managed to get most back (video card, sound card etc.) from the various Manufacturer's websites, however, the drivers for my USB host controller I can't get, as it's a Dell brand. I've checked all over the site, and can't find anything. So I figured I'd ask on the forums, as everyone seems generally helpful. It's stopping my usb devices from working properly.   Any help is much appreciated.

Shikaru · Answer

Well I downloaded it and ran the exe. Restarted the computer, but It doesn't seem to have done anything. There's no 'utility' to use, or anything. The readme wasn't terribly helpful either.

fireberd · Answer

Most of the devices really need Dell supplied drivers to either work correctly or have full functionality.

The Dell "chipset" drivers need to be installed. Most everything except the OS and some applications usually are available for download. Click on Desktops then Dimension and then follow the on-screen prompts to get the drivers (use your Service Tag number).

ejn63 · Answer

If you cannot run SP2, you need a bare minimum of SP1 for USB 2.0 support. XP Original does not support USB 2.0.

By now, most manufacturers/publishers should have fixed faultily programmed applications that don't work with SP2 - check with the publishers for updates. There is no excuse for programs written without regard for the extra security measures in SP2 by now.

Message Edited by ejn63 on 11-29-2005 07:35 PM

Shikaru · Answer

Well I've had these devices running before I ever had SP2, which tends to stop several of my applications from working, so I'm trying to not install SP2. I checked the installation instructions for the chipset drivers. They stop after restarting the computer. I don't get it, windows isn't automatically picking up the device driver after I uninstall it, and if I manually update the driver using the 'xp' folder it creates, then it doesn't detect any drivers there. I'm confused as to what this thing is actually doing, if anything.

ejn63 · Answer

In order for USB2 to work, you must have installed Service Pack 2, and then go in and have Windows redetect the USB hardware.

Locked Topics – Desktops General

Was this post helpful?