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> On Nov 24, 6:59 am, Elmo <elmog...@iglou.invalid> wrote:
>> ant30...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if the Compaq Evo D500 has USB 1 Or USB 2 ?
>>> I had assumed it was new enough to be USB 2, but I'm not sure, because
>>> I got a Mad dog Multi media Hard drive case to run my old HD as a
>>> slave, but when I turn it on, it says something like "this drive could
>>> run faster with a high speed USB"
>>> Then it says to click here,
>>> And it says on top "Hi Speed USB device attached to a non-HI SPEED
>>> HUB"
>>> then it tells me there are no high speed USB host controllers
>>> installed on this computer.
>>> Thanks, Tony
>> Look in the Device Manager. Does the USB section include the word
>> "Enhanced"?
>>
>> I doubt the system has USB 2.0, just because of its age, but maybe
>> drivers are available, or a BIOS firmware upgrade.
>>
>> --
>> Joe =o)
>
> Thanks Joe, No It does not say "Enhanced" anywhere in the USB section.
> You mean, I take it, I might be able to get drivers to make the USB in
> there now USB 2?
> If not, what do I do?
> Can I get a PCI card that will make it USB 2?
Yes, the PCI card should definitely work. It's possible an upgrade to
the motherboard drivers, a BIOS update, or updated USB drivers could get
you 2.0 functions.. but it's just a thought, and it's possible that it's
strictly a hardware function and there's no hope to get 2.0 out of it.
--
Joe =o)
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