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    Looking for software which reads all info about USB 3.0/3.1 ext. enclosure PCB board controller

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Predator-X, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. Predator-X

    Predator-X Notebook Consultant

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    Hello
    Guess I said all in title heh :) but still;
    *I need who made it
    *what is the firmware version
    *what is supporting if USB 3.0 or 3.1
    *chip controller manuf.
    *voltage
    Thnx
     
    Predator-X, Dec 1, 2015
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    Predator-X Notebook Consultant

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    Nobody ?
     
    Predator-X, Dec 2, 2015
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can look in Device Manager under USB Devices. Look for a Mass Storage Device entry. Then in the Details tab you can see hardware IDs and other stuff. You can also try a program like HWinfo. Not sure if you're gonna get all the info you're looking for. You can also take the drive apart and look at the actual chips on the pcb and then search for their specs online.
     
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If HWiNFO doesn't give the answer then another program to try is SiSoftware Sandra. However, obtaining the info you want through the USB interface may not be feasible in which case you need to look at the electronic components.

    John
     
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    Predator-X Notebook Consultant

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    Hello
    thnks for the reply..
    yeah i have checked with hw info..
    will check with aida64 later..
    I just wanted upgrade firmware of the controllers on the pcb boards but that is probably impossible.. heh..
     
    Predator-X, Dec 2, 2015
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    Upgrading firmware via USB is feasible but usually the hardware manufacturers provide a utility to do this as on, for example, external optical drives.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 2, 2015
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    Predator-X Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah think it is not necessary..
     
    Predator-X, Dec 4, 2015
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