How to Upgrade a 1.0 to 2.0 USB Port
Some older computers have a USB port that is outdated. If you want to upgrade your USB port from 1.0 to 2.0, you will need to perform a hardware upgrade, since 1.0 USB ports can't handle a software upgrade. Once you upgrade, your devices will perform faster and more efficiently. Having a 2.0 USB port is a necessity for many devices, such as cell phones and MP3 players. The process of installing a new USB port can be challenging if you have never installed hardware on your PC.
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Instructions
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Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on your computer desktop. Choose "Properties > Device Manager." Look for the USB Controllers tab and click on it to expand it. Make sure it says "USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller," which means that it can support a 2.0 USB.
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Power off your computer and remove any peripheral equipment. Unscrew the screws holding the back case together. Slide the panel off and set it aside.
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Look for a PCI slot, which is usually long, narrow, and white in color.
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Touch something metal away from your computer to discharge any static electricity.
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Push down the new USB 2.0 card into the empty PCI slot until it snaps into place. Line it up the same way the old one was lined up.
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Slide the computer panel back on and replace the screws.
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Reconnect any peripheral equipment. Power the computer back on.
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Place the USB 2.0 software CD into the disc drive and let your computer install the drivers.
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