USB identification/external drive installation
I have a circa 2000 desktop PC with Win/ME:
64M, 700mhz., 20GB ide, etc.... Win/ME/IE/OE... contains every update exclusive of any NLS stuff. The PC also shows the following information related to USB configuration: Intel(r) 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller USB Root Hub This PC has been a great unit, but it's now time for a rep- lacement. I want to add an external HD to be used for some intermediate backup, and as a facility to eventually carry old data to the replacement PC. The external HD will be retained on the replacement PC. Researching available external HD's, it appears most are targeted to USB2.0. Although my profile for this USB port indicates "Hardware Version 002", I'm not really sure whether it's USB1 or 2. I suppose USB1 would still function for a HD designated for USB2, but with a lesser speed, which is not really an issue but, can I definitively identify this USB as 1 or 2? And, any suggestions on an external HD? Thanks, Gary |
USB identification/external drive installation
"Gary Walker" wrote in message . com... I have a circa 2000 desktop PC with Win/ME: 64M, 700mhz., 20GB ide, etc.... Win/ME/IE/OE... contains every update exclusive of any NLS stuff. The PC also shows the following information related to USB configuration: Intel(r) 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller USB Root Hub This PC has been a great unit, but it's now time for a rep- lacement. I want to add an external HD to be used for some intermediate backup, and as a facility to eventually carry old data to the replacement PC. The external HD will be retained on the replacement PC. Researching available external HD's, it appears most are targeted to USB2.0. Although my profile for this USB port indicates "Hardware Version 002", I'm not really sure whether it's USB1 or 2. I suppose USB1 would still function for a HD designated for USB2, but with a lesser speed, which is not really an issue but, can I definitively identify this USB as 1 or 2? What you show under USB controllers indicates 1.0/1.1, as would be expected in a circa 2000 machine. If it had USB 2.0 it would list "USB 2.0 Root Hub" and/or "USB Enhanced Host Controller" in Device Manager in addition to what you've shown. There are also add-in cards to upgrade to USB 2.0 and they're not very expensive, which is something to think about if you're going to keep this machine for a while and use it with an external hard drive. An external drive will be *much* faster with USB 2.0, though it will still work with USB 1.0/1.1 of course. And, any suggestions on an external HD? There are lots of good ones at various price points, and I'd assume you don't need a very large capacity external drive for your present machine, though you will probably want to get something fairly large anyway for your next one. Maxtor and Western Digital both make excellent external units in a wide range of capacities. My guess is you'd want a drive with 7200 rpm and at least 100 GB, since HD capacity these days is so cheap there's not much point in getting anything smaller. The three I have all came formatted in FAT32, I presume that's the standard arrangement, so would be perfectly compatible with your WinME machine as well as whatever you get next. There are probably other makes that are perfectly satisfactory. One of mine is a cheapo SimpleTech 120GB drive, and it's been fine so far. Check out NewEgg.com for prices, descriptions and user reviews. They're very reliable to deal with and usually have about the best prices. Buy.com is another good seller, though for this particular kind of item I think NewEgg probably has a better selection. O.G. |
USB identification/external drive installation
Thanks "Geez", that's just what I needed.... Gary "Old Geezer" wrote in message ... "Gary Walker" wrote in message . com... I have a circa 2000 desktop PC with Win/ME: 64M, 700mhz., 20GB ide, etc.... Win/ME/IE/OE... contains every update exclusive of any NLS stuff. The PC also shows the following information related to USB configuration: Intel(r) 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller USB Root Hub This PC has been a great unit, but it's now time for a rep- lacement. I want to add an external HD to be used for some intermediate backup, and as a facility to eventually carry old data to the replacement PC. The external HD will be retained on the replacement PC. Researching available external HD's, it appears most are targeted to USB2.0. Although my profile for this USB port indicates "Hardware Version 002", I'm not really sure whether it's USB1 or 2. I suppose USB1 would still function for a HD designated for USB2, but with a lesser speed, which is not really an issue but, can I definitively identify this USB as 1 or 2? What you show under USB controllers indicates 1.0/1.1, as would be expected in a circa 2000 machine. If it had USB 2.0 it would list "USB 2.0 Root Hub" and/or "USB Enhanced Host Controller" in Device Manager in addition to what you've shown. There are also add-in cards to upgrade to USB 2.0 and they're not very expensive, which is something to think about if you're going to keep this machine for a while and use it with an external hard drive. An external drive will be *much* faster with USB 2.0, though it will still work with USB 1.0/1.1 of course. And, any suggestions on an external HD? There are lots of good ones at various price points, and I'd assume you don't need a very large capacity external drive for your present machine, though you will probably want to get something fairly large anyway for your next one. Maxtor and Western Digital both make excellent external units in a wide range of capacities. My guess is you'd want a drive with 7200 rpm and at least 100 GB, since HD capacity these days is so cheap there's not much point in getting anything smaller. The three I have all came formatted in FAT32, I presume that's the standard arrangement, so would be perfectly compatible with your WinME machine as well as whatever you get next. There are probably other makes that are perfectly satisfactory. One of mine is a cheapo SimpleTech 120GB drive, and it's been fine so far. Check out NewEgg.com for prices, descriptions and user reviews. They're very reliable to deal with and usually have about the best prices. Buy.com is another good seller, though for this particular kind of item I think NewEgg probably has a better selection. O.G. |
USB identification/external drive installation
"Gary Walker" wrote in message . com... Thanks "Geez", that's just what I needed.... Glad to be of help, Gary. O.G. |
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