Does this Hub have a controller on the board to allow simultaneous USB 2.0 and 3.0 speeds? Or does it downgrade to 2.0 when both plugged in?
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It has two controllers...one for the multi-card reader, the other for the four usb 2.0 ports, the card reader and usb 2.0 use the standard usb 2.0 header direct-connected to the motherboard. Its usb 3.0 ports plug directly into the motherboard usb 3.0 header, so it uses the controller on your motherboard (or expansion card if you're using that instead). So yes, it will allow simultaneous usb 2.0 and 3.0, since they're using separate controllers.
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It has 2 separate connectors for USB 2.0/3.0 and separate ports, so it would be simultaneous. Don't buy this though, its junk, it stopped working and now is a $30 spacer in my desktop.
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The hub has separate connectors for USB 2.0 and 3.0 that go to your motherboard USB headers, so the performance will be dependent on your mobo chipset, not the hub. Modern chipsets have a dual-bus design to allow the two specs to operate simultaneously at full speeds. Remember though that not all USB drives are created equal and chipset performance can vary between mobos.
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USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3
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Yes it is backward compatible. I will just operate at the slower speed of USB2.0
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Along these same lines does anyone know will the ports work independently at 3.0 if the added peripherals are 3.0 but the computer port is 2.0? Meaning can i transfer from port 1 to port 2 device at 3.0 even though the power i am getting from the motherboard port is only 2.0?
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The ports are USB 2.0 and the Ethernet port is 100 Mbps. However, I have a USB 3.0 hard drive connected to my router and I really don't see a difference in bandwidth between the 2.0 and the 3.0. The 3.0 never reaches past 400Mbps in throughput.
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Either of the 2 ports will recognize USB 3.0 - however, they are limited to only run at 2.0 speeds. So while compatible, they are not optimized.
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Hi C. Prendergast,I do believe I have used it in a USB 3.0 port before without issues. USB 3 hubs are supposed to be back compatible with all USB devices, so if it is giving you issues make sure you have installed any controller firmwares/drivers that it may require.Hope this helps :)
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Sorry I have never tried to check the speed on the 3.0 ports. The rest of the board works great all around if that is any help.
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Yes, the board does have USB headers for front side ports, I don't remember exactly how many and don't feel like opening my case, but my setup does have 2 front side USB, so that's at least one header. I don't believe the headers support anything faster than USB 2.0
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USB 2.0 can be used with USB 3.0 slots, you just won't get the transfer speed.
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Yes for you to get the USB 3 speed out of the 2 USB 3 ports, as it has already been mentioned maybe you could find a cable to convert 3 to 2 but you won't get the 3 speed, which is nice.
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Hi Thomas, you can connect the USB 3.0 devices but they will run at the USB 2.0 speed.
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There are 2 USB 3.0 ports & 4 USB 2.0 ports at rear; while at front there are 2 USB 2.0 ports on my model
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Yes it is. I've used it with both 2.0 and 3.0 ports. 3.0 is definitely faster though.
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I believe it's only 2.0, at least with the version I purchased. There very possibly may be a newer version out. I put it in my Dell desktop to replace a burned out USB controller on the main board and it's worked flawlessly ever since.
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It uses only 1 - USB port. I have also used a USB 3 hub and it worked that way as well.