Questions tagged [usb-3]
USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) is a USB specification that can transmit data at up to 5 Gbit/s.
549
questions
0
votes
0
answers
8k
views
Can't install USB 3 drivers on Windows 7 (Pro)
I have recently downgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 7 on my Laptop. I know it has 2 USB 3.0 ports (the blue sockets). I'm currently using the "Intel 7 Series C216" chipset .
The problem is, I tried ...
- 21
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Windows 8 x64 and the Renesas USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
Laptop Lenovo W520 with 2 USB 3.0 ports.
I have issues with the "Renesas USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller" which got installed automatically with Windows 8.
When the device is marked as working in ...
- 209
0
votes
0
answers
854
views
Can this USB3 behaviour be anything else than a hardware failure?
While my motherboard is half a year old now (ASUS M5A99X EVO), I only recently made use of the USB3 boards (after purchase of USB3 external harddrive). However, I am encountering issues. I am running ...
- 1,442
0
votes
1
answer
167
views
USB keyboard works in windows but not in games
I have a problem with a new PC i just built.
It has 6 USB3 ports on the rear, and no USB2 ports. When I plug my Logitech G15 v2 in the rear USB3 ports it works fine in both BIOS and windows - however,...
- 458
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
USB 3.0 to SAS; seems slow to me. Is it?
I've been transferring about 5TB from a USB 3.0 enclosure with built in hardware RAID running 4x SATA III drives. The destination is an external SAS enclosure (7x SATA II) with 2x SAS cables connected ...
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
635
views
Intermittent USB 3.0 access - How do I troubleshoot?
I've got a WD Passport hard disk with "superspeed" USB 3.0 support. When I use my USB 3.0 flash drive (this is a Lenovo X220 laptop), USB 3.0 consistently works. But when I use the passport drive, ...
- 8,321
0
votes
1
answer
208
views
Linux backup of USB drive using rsync hangs
I have a Western Digital My Book 4TB external USB drive.
If I attempt backup using the tar command
tar cvf - . | ( cd $bkdir ; tar xvpf - )
I have no problem performing the backup.
If I attempt the ...
- 312
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Virtualbox/VMWare on USB3 SSD?
I'm investigating whether we (at work) should move our virtual windows machines from our local harddrives to one external USB3 SSD.
Background:
The "problem" many of us have Macbooks and PCs with ...
- 139
-1
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Sata showing as ACASI SCSI drive
I have a western digital blue 500gb 2.5inch in an external USB 3 case. it's showing as an ACASI SCSI drive in win 10 disk management (all other drives are showing as sata).
All is fine when using it ...
-1
votes
2
answers
528
views
Does Thunderbolt speed provide a benefit over USB 3.0 for an external hard disk?
Numbers imply that Thunderbolt is faster than USB 3.0. But, is there any external hard drive that can really reach this speed?
- 111
-1
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Chaining USB 3.0 Port Extenders?
I have a Lenovo laptop with a single USB 3.0 port.
I am using a four port USB 3.0 port extender.
Can I plug in another extender into one of the open ports and will it work.
- 21
-1
votes
1
answer
92
views
Do USB power supplies send signals indicating energy level being delivered?
Do USB power supplies send signals to tell the connected device (tablet/phone/camera) how much power is being supplied?
Or, is measuring it the only way for the device to know how much energy is ...
- 8,477
-1
votes
1
answer
780
views
How to identify USB 3 port on my laptop [duplicate]
I have a laptop thinkpad L450. Having 3 USB port which are identical with SS symbols and color (black).
But I have want to know if they are actually USB 3 or its just a normal USB?
Here is the image ...
- 193
-1
votes
1
answer
121
views
USB 3.0 to USB 3.0
I have an external HD with USB 3.0 and a laptop with a USB 3.0 port. Can I connect the two safely to transfer data and watch films stored on the HD for instance? If so where can I buy such a cable to ...
- 11
-1
votes
1
answer
723
views
USB 3.0 Backpanel ports not working - Front Panel works Renesas 0.96
I've got a Asus P8Z68-deluxe Motherboard running version 3304.
Now I have some issues with my USB3 ports, they don't work. The Renesas USB Controller starts showing yellow marks at the device when ...
- 131