How do you know if you have USB 2.0 or 1.1?

[Imran Siddiqui]

I was wondering, how would you tell which version of USB you have. I just got a Dell, and I doesn't say anything on the port. How do you determine if it does? Are the USB ports different (like that square shape I've been seeing lately?

[JimmyCracksCorn]

If its brand new, its probably 2.0

[Imran Siddiqui]

That's what I was thinking.

I got it this fall... I was wonder how you could tell for sure though.

[JimmyCracksCorn]

I know... thats what I'm trying to figure out now.

I know there's a way to determine the version, I just can't seem to remember how.

What kind of device are you trying to use it for?

[JimmyCracksCorn]

Because if its designed for 2.0, when you plug it into a 1.1 port windows will tell you you've plugged a high speed devide into a non high speed port. Otherwise it should be fine.

It will still work though, just slower (if its not 2.0).

[Imran Siddiqui]

Oh, I'm not using it right away. I just want to know for the future.

[JimmyCracksCorn]

I would say try going into the bios and looking for any references to USB 1.1 or 2.0.

I'm sure it'll be somewhere in there... just don't mess with any settings

[Asher]

Go into your Control Panel, then System, then click the Hardware Tab and click Device Manager

Look in the section that says Universal Serial Bus Controllers.

It should have some kind of number and brand, like on this computer right now it says:
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442

then google

[Imran Siddiqui]

Thanks Asher... I knew you'd be around soon .

[Edan]

I'd say call Dell and ask them, but then you might end up with an intern on the phone.

[Imran Siddiqui]

As long as it isn't Steven, I'm fine with it .

[Inverse Icarus]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
As long as it isn't Steven, I'm fine with it .

oh how i loathe that steven...