Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around identifying which USB ports on a computer are "Hi speed," particularly in the context of transferring files quickly during a system backup and factory restore. Participants explore various methods to determine the speed of USB ports, including testing and device manager observations.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that USB 2.0 ports are classified as "Hi speed," indicating that most computers made since 2001 should have these ports.
- One participant mentions checking the device manager to identify which port is Hi-speed but expresses uncertainty about how to determine this.
- Another participant proposes testing each port with a flash drive and timing the transfer of a 10MB file to identify the faster ports.
- There is a suggestion that it would be unusual for a computer to have a mix of USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports, especially if the computer has been upgraded.
- One participant recalls that Windows provides a notification when a USB 2.0 device is plugged into a USB 1.0 port, which could help identify the port speeds.
- Another participant discusses alternative methods for data transfer, such as using wired connections or adding USB 2.0 cards, while assuming the user has successfully backed up their data.
- There is a mention that if no notification appears when a high-speed device is connected, it is likely that the port is high speed.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying levels of certainty about the identification of USB port speeds, with no clear consensus on the best method to determine which ports are Hi speed. Multiple approaches and opinions are presented without resolution.
Contextual Notes
Some participants rely on assumptions about the age of the computer and its components, which may affect the accuracy of their claims regarding USB port speeds. There are also mentions of potential limitations in the device manager's reporting.
