i get a message saying, ( no high speed usb ports on this computer please add a high speed usb host.) when plugging in my dvd rewriter. do i have to buy one and install it internally or can i buy some kind of adapter or converter?
2007-05-09 03:59:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
The dvd rewriter you bought is USB 2, your computer is using the much slower USB 1 ports. You will have to buy an add-on USB 2 pci card for around 20 dollars that will go in the pci slot in your computer and give you access to USB 2 slots on the back of your computer.
Be aware not to plug any USB 1 devices into this new card or you will loose the speed advantage it gives, use the old slots on your computer for them.
2007-05-09 04:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by The Mentor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to convert your p.c to usb 2.0 compatible is to buy a usb 2,0 pci expansion card
these simply insert into a spare pci-bus slot and after installing the nessecary drivers you will have usb 2.0 ports
a good model is the Belkin USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6750347/Trail/C%24cip%3D50277.Office%2C%2BPC%2Band%2Bphones%3EC%24cip%3D50298.PC%2Bperipherals%2Band%2Baccessories%3EC%24cip%3D50309.PC%2Bnetworking%2Baccessories%3EFC%24Brands%3DBelkin.Belkin.htm)
once you have upgraded using this card you will get up to 480mbps usb speed instead of the dissmal 12mbps on the older usb 1.0 interface
for £20 this is a excellent upgrade as most usb devices run better with usb 2.0,although they still run with usb 1.0
note:if you are using a usb hub,make sure the hub is usb 2.0 compatible,as if its only usb 1.0 then the devices you plug into the hub will only run at the lower speeds
with the faster usb card all your devices,including your dvd rewriter will work at a much improved speed
good luck mate!
2007-05-09 08:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the USB root hub driver is correctly installed in the hardware devices applet of the control panel/system area. This will also tell you under usb devices if you have a usb 1.0 or 2.0 installed on the motherboard. if you have 1.0 installed you have to either install 2.0 if the motherboard supports it or your best off purchasing a new PC.
2007-05-09 04:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by cody p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think can stay using your existing usb, which is speed is 12 mbps because of using dvd writer does not need to transfer high speed data. But if you buy usb 2.0 (high speed 480 mbps) you not only can use your dvd writer, but for transfer data to your handy drive faster and the cost of usb 2.0 is less than US20
2007-05-09 05:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by kayray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your motherboard doesn't have USB 2.0 built-in.
Buy a USB 2.0 PCI card. They're cheap (<$20) and work beautifully.
Google for: Install PCI card
to learn how easy it is to install the card, if instructions don't come with it.
2007-05-09 04:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have usb 1.1 on your computer to get higher speeds you need a usb 2.0 pci adaptor card which you need to buy and install inside your computer!
2007-05-09 04:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by purejoker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all u hav 2 du is buy a high speed usb ( shop assitant will help u) and if they are very nice, ask if they can install it for u
it should cost about $30 or £25
thats all
2007-05-09 04:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by helenatipper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is a common caution u might want to no longer heed to, If u connect Ur gadget by it there'll be no situation and Ur gadget will artwork properly. with regards to drivers it really is wisely offered with the gadget, and abode windows too has a number of in-built drivers, If u r making use of WIN XP no different drivers are mandatory. thanks
2016-11-26 21:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋