Hi Guys, I have a problem with my USB's. I have a number of these, some built into the motherboard, some installed on motherboard headers and some on a PCI expansion card.

Accordind to the manuals etc. all are rated as USB2 but when ever I plug anything into them (mp3 player, Memory stick, mobile hard drive, ipod etc), I told that the "device would perform faster if connected to a USB2 port"

I have tried unistalling/reinstalling the drivers on all the USB's but I still get the message.

I have a nuber of things pluged in permanently(2 printers, Webcam, Scanner, Wireless keyboard/mouse).

Anyone got any idea's how get these devices working at full speed.

Obtain a USB Hub.

Howmany ports do you have in total, and how many of these devices are draining power from the PC?

ok, the pc has a total of 10 usb2 ports 5 of these are drawing power, as follows:

4 built in to the M/board - 2 in use (Keyboard & printer)
1 on a M/board header - in use (printer)
5 on a PCI card - 2 in use (webcam & Scanner)

I also leave 2 leads (for camera and an extention to the front of pc) connected but not in permanent use.

Have I got too many things connected?

When you say get a "USB hub" I take it that you mean a powered one. is that correct and if so can you recommend one.

This little 4 way hub is what I use Q that plugs into the mains.
Vivanco USB Hub - 4 Port

Cheers m8. I'll check it out.

that doesnt sound like a power problem. I can understand the motherboard USB not being v1.1, but saying its v2.0, but a PCI card doing that? that is very odd. What brand, and model, mobo do you have? Also, try updating your USB drivers. They might be outdated.