Enabling USB 2.0 on a Dell Precision 420 with Windows XP Pro SP3 installed

[WayneATinney]

I am seeking a way to enable the USB 2.0 driver in Windows XP SP3, installed on a Dell Precision 420. This is ancient hardware (twin P3 933 MHz
cpu's with 1GB of ram (rdram)). The I/O control hub is an Intel i82801AA (ICH). I am hoping I am not fighting a lost cause.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

That hardware predates USB 2.0. The onboard USB ports are v1 only.

 

[WayneATinney]

That hardware predates USB 2.0. The onboard USB ports are v1 only.

Thanks foir the answer. I have a Via USB 2.0/1394A combo add in card
. If I installed this after making sure my drivers are up to date, is there a chance I can succeed, or am I limited by the Dell MoBo?

 

[ex_bubblehead]

That will work. But keep in mind that the PCI bus only runs 133Mhz so you won't realize full USB 2.0 speeds.

 

[WayneATinney]

Again, thanks for the assist. At this point, short of replacing the PC (setting up a new machine and reinstalling all my software, ugh!) this is my best bet.

 

[WayneATinney]

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