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    Newbie question on USB2/Latitude CPX

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by andyimages, Sep 5, 2004.

  1. andyimages

    andyimages Newbie

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    I just bought a used Latitude CPX, C series, maybe not a great move, but I am trying to make the best of it. I am trying to find out if this machine( an Intel II processor (I can't see where to find the speed) will take a USB2 card.

    I need the port because the transfer on my lexar card reader is way too slow on the USB 1.1 (I assume.)

    My research indicates the USB2 card requires a 32 bit port and Windows 1998 SE. I am running Windows 1998, but I can't figure out the bit size of the port.

    I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any help or suggestions on this.

    Is this a lost cause?
     
    andyimages, Sep 5, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not sure exactly what your asking. If your asking if the USB port on this notebook is USB 2.0, the answer is no. USB is fairly new and a notebook with a P-II CPU would only have USB 1.1
    If your asking if the PCMCIA port on this system could use a USB 2.0 PCMCIA card port, then I think the answer is yes.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Sep 6, 2004
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    andyimages Newbie

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    Jack:

    Thanks. I thought I was pretty clear that I wanted to know if it would take the card.

    Andy
     
    andyimages, Sep 6, 2004
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