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| Author: | alanm [ Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | boosting the output of USB ports |
hi, Does anyone know a way to boost the output of USB ports on a laptop. Is there any software available for this purpose OS is windows XP proffesional. regards Alan |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
What do you mean when you say "boost the output"? Do you mean the power output or speed? |
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| Author: | mars-bar-man [ Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
You can boost the speed of them, can't remember how, but be warned, it can cause your USB ports to crash. |
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| Author: | alanm [ Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
thanks for the input I need to boost the power output. A friend of mine did this on a linux installation, just wondered if there was a piece of software available for windows. cheers Alan |
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| Author: | mars-bar-man [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
I cba to power down my PC and find out, but could you do it in the BIOS? |
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| Author: | JJW009 [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
If you fry the 5v USB line on the laptop, then you'll be dependant on an external powered hub to use any USB devices and may well find you also lose any PS2 ports too. Laptops have small components and poor ventilation. Even if it's possible to overide the 500mA current limit, please be aware of the possible consequences. I've seen enough laptops with fried ports just from using badly designed USB devices (mostly early iPods) without doing it on purpose. Especially in this weather!! Note, some Apple laptops do have high-powered ports to run the "super dooper drive". They're designed that way in hardware using high current components. |
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| Author: | John_Vella [ Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boosting the output of USB ports |
I've seen some USB drives that need a splitter cable, to take the power from 2 USB ports, but I wouldn't risk trying to boost the power output of one port. Too risky for me. |
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