How Do You Install A USB 2.0 PCI Card?
USB 2.0 is the latest type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) currently available. The USB 2.0 provides for a data transfer rate of 480 Mbps, and many of today’s USB devices, such as iPods, Zunes, and even printers, are built for and optimized for USB 2.0. Fortunately these USB 2.0 devices are backwards compatible with 1.0, which will allow the end user to use the device on an older computer. However, end users who have an older computer with an available PCI slot can upgrade to USB 2.0 by installing a USB 2.0 PCI card on their desktop computer. Unplug the power from your computer. Just turning off your computer and leaving the plug in is not satisfactory because as long as the power supply is connected to the outlet it will contain an electrical charge. Also, disconnect all other connections on the computer to minimize the chance of a power surge. Open the computer chassis to expose the motherboard of the computer. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the PCI slot cover. Please note tha
