Can I use it on a usb 2.0 port too? You know, for when I need to use it with an older computer every once in a while.
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For your older computer, you may need 2 open USB Ports to provide enough power. Fortunately the monitor comes with a cable with 2 USB connectors - and USB 2.0 Ports work just fine.
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you certainly can use both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0; the only difference is transfer speed.
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It works with Windows 7, which is what I used. I don't know about USB 2.0. It has a USB cable. I plugged it in. It worked.
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Good Morning Roman, you can use this adapter on any level USB port. The trick with these is to make sure you download correct drivers.
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Kacee, it should work on any USB 2.0 port on your computer. Check to make sure the pins on the plug are aligned and straight before you plug it in. Also if you know how to check devices on your computer, you might want to do that after you plug it in to make sure your USB drivers are working.
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I've plugged it into USB2.0 port to save a drive on an older box, and it works fine. Somewhat slower than USB3.0, as you would expect.
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Each port uses a different USB spped. ie. 1.0, 2.0. You can use any of them. THe standard use is 2.0.
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Yes, all USB 3.0 devices will work in a USB 2.0 port, they will just run significantly slower due to the limits of USB 2.0 technology.
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Yes. Most important thing is the USB support model (2.0) rather than your operating system.
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Yes. it can be used in a 3.0 port, but I don't think you will get 3.0 performance. I can test it later for you if you like.
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Thanks to you all for your response. I guess I will have to live with USB 2.0 speed
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Sorry, I don't know. If you searched your model number and determined if it had a USB 3.0 port, you'd know since it will not work as fast with a 2.0 port.
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Yes you can. USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 all work using the same connector. You will not get 3.0 speeds, but whatever the lowest version being used. Using you as an example, a 3.0 drive with a 3.0 cable, but using a 2.0 port on your computer will drop that speed to 2.0
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Yes you can. It just means it won't transfer as fast on a 2.0 port versus a 3.0 port. 3.0 usb just means it has the capability to transfer at a 3.0 usb speed, but doesn't limit you to only using 3.0 usb ports. Hope this helps!
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yes. you can connect USB 3.0 devices to a USB 2.0 port... It will run at 2.0 speeds.
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I assume you mean USB 2.0, in which case yes, it would work. 3.0 is backwards-compatible.
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I've used mine on several computers, running windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. They all recognize it. Just need a working USB port.