2006-12-05 00:23:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Yes you can, you just lose some speed and compatibility with some devices.
2006-12-05 00:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it will transfer at a 1.1 speed. If you want/need 2.0, you will need to buy a PCI card that has USB 2.0 ports. (really cheap at www.newegg.com) Upgrading to 2.0 from 1.1 is a HUGE speed boost, so if you have a harddrive attached via 1.1 usb, it will be slow.
NOTE: If you have a harddrive plugged in through a hub, it may not work. Everything else should, though.
HOPE THIS HELPS!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-12-05 08:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by duckyquack2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes you can, but it will only run at the speed of the 1.1 port. Other than that, it should work just fine.
2006-12-05 08:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, also you will lose the power to any self powered units like external hard drives, and you MAY POSSIBLY LOSE POWER TO THE HUB ITSELF.
be forewarned
2006-12-05 08:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Joecuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll have to agree with the rest, it will work(backwards compatible)
2006-12-05 08:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Haid D'Salaami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will only be slowed down.
2006-12-05 08:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by core966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋