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flash drive does not fit into usb port
I have an old computer -- Dell Dimension XPS B733r
It has windows 98 on it but i don't think that is relevant yet as I cannot even get the drive to go in.
It has 2 usb ports on the back.
When I try to plug in a flash drive -- ADATA 2gb flash drive, the flash drive will not go in.
The flash drive does go into my new computer so i do not think it is a problem with the flash drive.
Can someone tell me: are the usb ports designed differently on old computers? is there a special flash drive i can buy that will fit?
I would like to use this flash drive - the package says it works with many operating systems including windows 98.
Thanks,
Donna
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October 20th, 2010 09:00
Thanks for the info! I will read the links you provided about what Drivers may be needed later after I determine that I really can get a flash drive into a usb port on the computer.
speedstep
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October 20th, 2010 09:00
First there is a non microsoft Universal Driver for WIN98 and WIN98SE. 98 wont see all flash drives without it.
You need to use the version 98 or 98 Second Edition.
Current list of Windows 98 [a.k.a. 98 Gold, a.k.a. 98 FE (First Edition)], 98 SP1 (Service Pack 1), 98 SE (Second Edition)
98 SE NUSB: Unofficial Windows 98 SE Native USB Drivers (NUSB) 3.3 adds native USB + USB 2.0 support for most internal + external USB devices (free):
NUSBFEFX, NUSB98FE, NUSBFRFE + NUSBITFE:
Added NUSBFEFX QFECheck Fix for NUSB98FE 3.20 English:
• Unofficial Windows 98/98 SP1 Native USB Drivers (NUSB98FE) 3.20 adds native USB + USB 2.0 support for most internal + external USB devices (free):
• NUSB98FE 3.20 QFECheck Fix [62.5 KB, English].
The port has a Key so you may need to turn it 180 degrees to insert it. Look Carefully.
All the USB 1.X and 2.X connections are the same.
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October 20th, 2010 10:00
WIN98 doesnt use universal drivers like WIN2000/XP/VISTA/7 does.
The Driver for WIN98 is not correct for WIN98SE and vice versa.
The NUSB driver is not made by microsoft and therefore is unsupported.
However It works for me.
Otherwise for EACH Type of USB flash drive you have to install a seperate driver which is wasteful and annoying.
Aka 1 driver for Kensington, one driver for PNY, One driver for Bla Bla Bla.
Donna12
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October 20th, 2010 10:00
FLASH DRIVE FITS!!!
This is embarassing to say but : well this is unbelievable -- I looked in the flash drive and saw the little holes on one side of it and assumed they were supposed to line up with the little pins inside the port. Turns out that is not true.
I turned it around and the flash drive goes in.
Later I will try seeing if it works and will read the Driver info you mentioned if needed.
Thanks!!!
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October 20th, 2010 10:00
The KEY on this one is RED. Above the KEY you see 4 contacts.
Look at Item 5.
You see a long rectangular KEY and the other side has Space with 4 electrical Contacts.
If you look down the end of the USB flash drive you will see that it looks the same way.
The Drive WILL NOT GO IN if the KEY is on the same side aka there is no HOLE for the KEY to go into.
Its Polarized. 180 degrees out it goes in but rotate the other way and it will NEVER go in.
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parallel connector
Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.
NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. For more information, see "System Setup Options."
2
line-out connector
Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
3
line-in connector
Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
4
mouse connector
Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.
If your computer is running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on your hard drive.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory key or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.
6
link integrity light
7
network adapter connector
To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.
NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
8
network activity light
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
9
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory key or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.
10
IEEE 1394a connector
Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a digital video camera.
11
keyboard connector
If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
12
microphone connector
Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.
13, 14
serial connectors
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2.
For more information, see "System Setup Options."
Donna12
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October 20th, 2010 10:00
Wow, just saw your later reply and thanks so much for all the detail!
and now I see what you mean by Rotating - I had thought you meant the Port itself needed to be rotated.
I am obviously new to some important aspects....
Thanks again!