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  1. 02-02-2005, 11:32 AM #1
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    Can I use USB

    I have two usb ports (printer in one, cdrw in the other) that are straight to motorboard (ver l.l). I want to get a four port PCI Card USB 2.2 and plug in. Will I have any conflicts with running two different USB versions on one computer. Have XP Pro operating system on IBM desktop. This will give me a total of 2 usb (ver 1.1) and four usb (2.0) without having to use a hub. Thank you..............Ray
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  2. 02-02-2005, 11:34 AM #2
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    I wouldn't think that would present a problem at all. However, I am sure Bill will jump in here and confirm that.
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  3. 02-02-2005, 11:42 AM #3
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    You should be fine. I've got a Windows 2000 Server box on an older motherboard that only has USB1.1, since i'm also using it as my file server (which stays fairly busy) with an external USB2/1.1 hard drive, I installed a USB2.0 card and hooked the drive up to the card. No problems to speak of.
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  4. 02-02-2005, 01:12 PM #4
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    Well, first there is no USB "2.2" - it's v2.0.

    Secondly, it won't be a problem - as RamonGTP has said. One thing - be sure to NOT buy a VIA or ALi USB card. They are unreliable. Look for any NEC-based card. Belkin sells NEC cards at Walmart.
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  5. 02-02-2005, 05:12 PM #5
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    I am using the Belkin card Bill references. It has been running great for about 8 months now.
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    Here's a good, cheap NEC card:

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...124-008&DEPA=0
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  7. 02-02-2005, 09:19 PM #7
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    You'll need Service Pack 1 or 2 for the USB ports to work at their full speed (rather than USB 1 speeds).
    I use a belkin too. Had nothing but problems with a ALi based card but a Via one worked fine.
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