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I dont have USB port,can i ?

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_Rajesh_ Original post #1
Sep 11, 2005 at 7:12 PM
Hello,
My Brother bought me a USB Seagate Mobile Harddisk(40gb).But Mine is 5 years old system.In my motherboard i dont have USB port.I want you to know is it possible to connect my usb HDD to my pc using Serial or parallel port using any converters.Please suggest me what to do.
tuxfan
tuxfan #2
Sep 11, 2005 at 8:26 PM
All that you need to do is get a USB card (around Rs. 400 in Mumbai on Lamington Road). That will give you 4 USB ports :)
sidewinder
sidewinder #3
Sep 12, 2005 at 5:19 AM
if u have a free usb header onboard then just get a usb dongle for rs 150 for 2 ports.Otherwise get a pci 4 port usb card for rs 400.
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_Rajesh_ #4
Sep 12, 2005 at 8:44 AM
thanks

thanks alot for your suggestions :)
tuxfan
tuxfan #5
Sep 12, 2005 at 11:38 AM
In a 5 yr old Motherboard, even if you have a free usb header on board, don't bother to attach a dongle. 99% it won't work with your devices. Safest way is to have a USB card which will surely work :)