How to use hidden usb ports?

[gameranand]

Well actually the thing is that you are basically drawing power from 1 USB port and distributing them in 7 parts. Now when you connect one device then its alright because you are basically just routing the power but when you connect 2 or more than 2 devices which requires good amount of power then the devices won't get necessary power and Windows will fail to recognize them so 1 device at a time.

BTW where you have connected this USB hub ?? In back I/O ports or the headers of your mobo ??

 

[whitestar_999]

see my above post(post#4).you need a powered usb hub(aka having its own power adapter) which solves this problem of insufficient power.

 

[saswat23]

Then what basically is the use of such USB hubs when you cant connect multiple devices at a time?
If you connect only one device at a time, then its the same as connecting it directly to the USB port.

 

[whitestar_999]

you can connect 2 or 3 pen drives which are among lowest usb power consuming devices but forget about using more power hungry devices like cameras,3g/wifi dongles etc.if you want to connect such devices simultaneously you have to buy an external powered usb hub(having its own power adapter).4 port belkin powered usb hub is available for ~1000(see link in my post#4 above).

 

[saswat23]

Thanks for that info.

 

[gameranand]

Then what basically is the use of such USB hubs when you cant connect multiple devices at a time?
If you connect only one device at a time, then its the same as connecting it directly to the USB port.

Its a gimmick.
Good USB hubs with external power supply cost more than these type of chepo hubs.

 

[d6bmg]

So my question is that are all USB HUB works like this?


what about this ?

Spoiler

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My MB model : ASUS - Motherboards- ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS

It's... overkill..
You know what I mean..

 

[kool]

It's... overkill..
You know what I mean..

No, i didnt get u.

By d way i'm getting this USB HUB for Rs.350 in local market, and it has DC port also, but they are giving me w/o adapter. So can i use this hub with power adapter ?

 

[whitestar_999]

don't waste your money.if you want an external powered hub buy branded else don't buy at all.belkin 4 port costs ~1000(given link in post#4 above).

 

[avinandan012]

+1 to whitestar
@op dont get these local hubs i wasted my Rs.200 on a local/chienese 4-port usb hub. It has very less power not sufficient enough for HDD. Only one port works at a time.

 

[mitraark]

Is it possible to connect 4 HDDs on the Belkin Adapter ?

 

[gameranand]

Only if it takes power from external source.

 

[whitestar_999]

depends on hdd.some hdd consume less power so can operate fine with 1 usb port only while some for smooth operation(note smooth because they will work even with 1 usb port but may sometimes show issues) need 2 usb ports using Y-usb cable.

 

[gameranand]

depends on hdd.some hdd consume less power so can operate fine with 1 usb port only while some for smooth operation(note smooth because they will work even with 1 usb port but may sometimes show issues) need 2 usb ports using Y-usb cable.

I think you didn't read the post carefully. He is talking about connecting 4 HDDs simultaneously.

 

[whitestar_999]

^^that's what i meant.low power consuming hdd each requiring 1 usb port so in total 4 such hdd will run fine with belkin 4 usp ports but if your hdd need 2 usb ports then you can only connect 2 such hdd with 4 usb ports of belink hub.

 

[gameranand]

^^that's what i meant.low power consuming hdd each requiring 1 usb port so in total 4 such hdd will run fine with belkin 4 usp ports but if your hdd need 2 usb ports then you can only connect 2 such hdd with 4 usb ports of belink hub.

Oh OK. So Belkin one has external power source ??

 

[whitestar_999]

yes.it is the only locally available branded powered usb hub available on major indian online sites.

 

[mitraark]

Best Enter E-HP80 7 Port USB Hub with Power Price in India, Buy Enter Usb Hubs Online - Infibeam.com

How is this one, any idea, anyone ? Rs.1300 is quite a lot This one is Rs.400

 

[whitestar_999]

enter is a cheap products manufacturer so no idea.it may work fine or may fail just after a few weeks.if price is such a concern for you then take the risk.in worst case scenario you will lose only 400.