Open Device Manager and expand the USB Controllers section. If the word Enhanced appears as below, you have USB 2.0. Otherwise, you probably have USB 1.1. Given what I see on a search on your machine, I'd say you probably don't have USB 2.0, it's pretty old.
ok so I found out I do infact have 1.1 USB Ports. If I get the below hub will it work (it says the Hub is backwards compatible with 1.1 Hubs but I just want to clear this up).
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If you intend to use newer devices ie usb 2.0, I would really consider an add-in card. For only a few dollars more, you can add 4 highspeed 2.0 ports to your system.
my computer doesnt look like that model can fit into it. That card has like 3 sections (Im sorry mu computer knowledge doesn't go that far) where it would connect, but my computer looks like it can only fit a long one and a short one, while the example you showed me has a long and 2 shorts. Again I apologize for my lack of computer knowledge. I am positive I am looking at what you want me to.
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This web site shows the difference between ISA and PCI ports. It also shows a picture of an ISA modem and a PCI modem so that you can see what the different connections look like. The PCI modem connects into the white slot (like the USB extension John Will showed you). The ISA modem connects to the black slot.
When you go to BEST BUY, know which slot you have open in your computer and tell them. They should know which card to sell you. Best Buy has great customer service. If you are really unsure and wanted a little more confidence, you could even take it a step further and take a picture of your mothreboard to show them.
You could even take your entire computer tower/case in if you really wanted too.
Why in the world would you pay that much? In addition, I really do recommend you stick with the NEC chipset, since it's been proven for years to be compatible with most everything you plug into it. I've had compatibility issues with ALi and VIA equipped USB 2.0 boards, but I've never had an issue with a NEC chipset.
Just keep in mind that if you have a GX110, Make sure the card will fit in your case. The GX110 that we had where i work are low profile computers and a standard card will not fix correctly. We had to order low profile cards from Dell
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