Upgrading to usb 2.0 pci card..

**hotponyshoes** · 11-22-2005, 07:11 PM

Hi,
This might be a bit of a dumb question (seeing as I am half way through a carpooter install) but..

For my home pc, I have just recived a usb 2.0 pci card to replace my usb 1.0 pci card. Is it just as simple as:
power off the pc, do the magic 'go-away nasty static' wonder dance, pull the old card out with my fingers, push the new one in with a brick, power it up, sit back with a beer and marvel at the fantastic ripping speed i will get on my usb hdd.

Or what?

I am using win xp pro if that makes it harder for me..

Be-little me hencforth..

**rushnrockt** · 11-22-2005, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by hotponyshoes

Hi,
This might be a bit of a dumb question (seeing as I am half way through a carpooter install) but..

For my home pc, I have just recived a usb 2.0 pci card to replace my usb 1.0 pci card. Is it just as simple as:
power off the pc, do the magic 'go-away nasty static' wonder dance, pull the old card out with my fingers, push the new one in with a brick, power it up, sit back with a beer and marvel at the fantastic ripping speed i will get on my usb hdd.

Or what?

I am using win xp pro if that makes it harder for me..

Be-little me hencforth..

try lubing it up too.

**DarquePervert** · 11-22-2005, 08:18 PM

Uninstall the old card first in Device Manager.
Then shut down, do your anti-static dance, remove old card, insert new card, boot up and install drivers.