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By using USB hubs. Typical hubs provide either 4 or 7 more ports on the bus they are connected to while consuming only 1 existing port.
There is a limit of 127 devices on a single bus with USB. This limit includes all physical devices and hubs (note: 7 port hubs are usually implemented as 2 hardwired 4 port hubs, so they count double). If you actually need more buses not just ports, you will need to add an extra USB card and install its drivers.
Even though most laptops provide more than one USB port, don't assume these are separate buses. The laptop usually contains at least one internal hub to support these ports and any internal USB devices that it contains.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoOpen up your DVD player and inspect the component side of the PCB. Look for 4 in-a-row solder pins marked GND-DP-DM-VCC. Solder onto these pins a salvaged USB CABLE:
USB Cable color codes: Red␣5 Volts, Black␣GND, Green␣DP, White␣DM
NB: Not all DVD players without a USB port will have this and even if it had it and you added the cable it may not be possible to access and navigate a connected USB stick. My remote has no 'Select USB' option but if I plug in the USB stick before turning on the DVD player it will automatically load the files on the stick and display it on the MENU for selection and play. You have to have some luck with this.
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∙ 11y agoYes you can - you simply need a USB hub. See the picture in the related link for a typical example. In the picture - the 'upstream port' plugs into an existing USB socket - and it provides four new sockets to connect devices to.
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What is needed to add ports to a computer?
One way to add USB ports to a computer you need a USB expansion card that you add to the motherboard. The card usually has multiple USB ports built into them.
What is a external pci add in usb 2.0 used for?
They are used to add USB 2.0 ports to a computer that was not originally equipped with them.
This is not a backup drive, its a USB hub. Its designed to add more USB ports when you do not have enough for all of your devices.?
This is not a backup drive, its a USB hub. Its designed to add more USB ports when you do not have enough for all of your devices.
How many usb port on dell vostro 1014?
There is no minimum or required number for USB ports on a laptop. Depending on the age and design of the laptop, it could be anywhere from zero to ten. I have seen only 2 USB ports on older laptops, most of the new ones atleast have 4 USB ports. Netbooks(10" & 11") have not more than 2 USB ports. If in anycase you need more USB ports, you could buy an USB hub for as less as 10$, which will add 4 more ports to your laptop.
How do you turn your old USB port into a 2.0 USB port?
The USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 circuitry is different. In a desktop computer, the easiest thing to do is to add a new ports card, containing one or more USB 2.0 ports, plugging it into one of the computer's internal PCI bus sockets. Sometime in 2009, USB 3.0 adapters and devices should come to market. These could operate at speeds up to 10 times the speed supported by USB 2.0.
What is firewire known by on a PC computer?
It is also knows as Firewire but it's not very common on a PC. It's not part of of the default plugs found at the back of a PC, though you can add a card with Firewire ports on it. In general though, USB is by far more common. In terms of performance, Firewire is faster than USB and USB2 ports, but slower than USB3 ports. Almost all PC peripherals use USB connections.
How do you add more space on a USB?
If you are in need of more USB ports, you need to get a USB Hub. A USB Hub acts like a splitter - you connect it to one port, and the port itself allows you to connect several devices to it, rather than directly to the USB port on the PC.
How many USB port serial and parallel port are available in computer?
That depends on how many are installed. One used to be standard on the motherboard. Some modern PCs have deleted that port since USB is much easier to use. If your machine has PCI or other expansion card sockets you can buy parallel port expansion cards and add several. It is also possible to add parallel ports using USB to parallel port adapters.How many do you want?
If you add a USB splitter to a PS3 will all the new ports work?
Yes
Can a camera memory card be used as a flash drive for computer documents?
Yes, but your computer may need a memory card to USB converter (56 ports for $12.99, add the tax for your state).
How many kinds of serial ports?
there is alot serial ata usb universal serial bus (help me add more if you know it)
How does USB work?
A USB port allows you to plug in a variety devices to a computer. The USB port is one of the most popular options when it comes to connectivity and most computer come with one or more of these ports. USB ports work by sending signals through a USB cable. There are four conductors in a USB cable. The outer contacts provide power at 5 volts at up to 250mA, quarter of an Amp. Some add on devices just use the power outlet properties, such as fans, lamps and chargers. The two inner ones send the serial data, both ways. The format and syntax of the serial data is a bit too involved for this posting.
