Does my board have USB2 compatibility?

[moggi1964]

I am a newbie when it comes to computers so this may appear as an obvious question to many of you.

 

I wish to buy a USB2 webcam and want to know if my board will run it at USB2 speeds or will I need to buy a PCI card or hub to achieve those speeds.

 

I have four rear mounted and two front mounted ports.

 

I don't imagine it makes a difference but my case is a P180.

 

I will try to find out anything else you need to know so please ask.

 

Thanks.

[red930]

Yes, it's USB 2.0 compatible so don't worry.

 

Here is a nice URL for ya...

 

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2198&p=2

[moggi1964]

Thankyou so much.

 

I did read some specs and was 99% sure it was USB2 but then read some forum entries saying people had to update their BIOS to get it and all sorts of stuff I simply don't fancy trying

 

I appreciate the speedy response.

[LCuK]

Update to windows to SP2 and then install the usb2 drivers. If you dont do that they wont install.

[moggi1964]

I am currently running SP2 (have done for some time) so can I assume it aleady has the USB2 drivers installed?

 

Is there a way to check?

 

Thanks.

[red930]

Yes, it's USB 2.0 compatible so don't worry.

 

Here is a nice URL for ya...

 

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2198&p=2

That's a GRATE Link mack. The very first review I read when I decided to get the 250 GB instead of the Nf11. It5 tell all the things one should know before ever booting up the board

[AsAs1n8eR]

Yes good review I read that as well.