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    Intel 915 chipset+windows 7 = no usb 2.0?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by whitrzac, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    I have an alienware m3200 that has an intel 915 chipset.

    The manual for the laptop says it has usb 2.0.


    All the USB ports work, but only at a 1.1 speeds. :confused:


    I know the 915 chipset isn't supported in windows 7, but does anyone have any ideas?

    Speedstep isn't working ether. The CPU is locked at 1.8ghz....
     
    whitrzac, Dec 15, 2013
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    I'm not all that familiar with AW that you're referring to, but:

    a) I'm using a couple of laptops with the same chipset and they have no issues getting USB 2.0 to work in W7

    b) You can boot a "live" Linux CD/DVD and check what your transfer speeds are there.

    The Speedstep not working might be related to a missing chipset driver.

    Good luck.
     
    ajkula66, Dec 15, 2013
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    I would try installing the chipset driver for Vista and see what happens if there's no driver for Windows 7.
     
    tijo, Dec 15, 2013
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    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    There are no vista drivers, only XP...
     
    whitrzac, Dec 16, 2013
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    Have you tried Intel's website?
     
    ajkula66, Dec 16, 2013
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    tijo, Dec 16, 2013
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