redrider773 New Member Sep 1, 2005 #1 Is there any way I can "split" the pins on the mobo or something, cuz I have 6 external USB available to use, but I can only use 2...
Is there any way I can "split" the pins on the mobo or something, cuz I have 6 external USB available to use, but I can only use 2...
Rick G New Member Sep 1, 2005 #2 You are probably stuck with the 2 usb because of the mobo limitations. You can get a pci usb adapter and get more usb ports.
You are probably stuck with the 2 usb because of the mobo limitations. You can get a pci usb adapter and get more usb ports.
Geoff VIP Member Sep 1, 2005 #3 you can buy a USB Hub, which you can use to get 4+ USB Ports from 1. Or you can buy an Add-On card that has USB on it for abtou $15-$20 on newegg.
you can buy a USB Hub, which you can use to get 4+ USB Ports from 1. Or you can buy an Add-On card that has USB on it for abtou $15-$20 on newegg.
Rick G New Member Sep 1, 2005 #5 The hub is a usb plug in device with a wire leading to the hub. The pci adapter is installed inside the computer in a PCI slot with the ports on the back.
The hub is a usb plug in device with a wire leading to the hub. The pci adapter is installed inside the computer in a PCI slot with the ports on the back.
Geoff VIP Member Sep 1, 2005 #6 redrider773 said: cool. So that hub; is it PCi format? Click to expand... this is what you are looking for: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817112104, they make cheaper ones that only support the older 1.1 format, but this one is 2.0 and supports much faster speeds.
redrider773 said: cool. So that hub; is it PCi format? Click to expand... this is what you are looking for: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817112104, they make cheaper ones that only support the older 1.1 format, but this one is 2.0 and supports much faster speeds.