artsoul
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OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
I have eventually got round to installing guitar rig 2 on my main studio computer
all was fine (bar the annoying NI registration)
the installation of the rig control didnt work
I suspect because it needs usb2
Question
how do I check wether the computer has usb2?
Thanks in advance
Andy
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steverispin
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 20, 06 3:44 PM
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Hi Andy, Yep it needs USB2, cos it's an audio interface too Best way to find out any of this stuff is to get something like SiSoftware Sandra Lite which interrogates your machine. If your machine is more than a couple of years old it's quite likely not to have USB2, but its a cheap addon via PCIcard or PCMCIA for laptop. - check your local Maplins! HTH Steve Edit: Better Link to Sandra Lite (Pick a mirror to download from)
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Infinite5ths
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 20, 06 3:47 PM
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An easy, but certainly not foolproof, way to find out is to look in your Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus Controllers for a USB 2.0 Root Hub. Every XP system I've ever seen with USB has its root hubs listed in Device manager, with a separate device category listed for any USB 2.0 root hubs. I can't absolutely guarantee that this is always the case, but it's a good bet.  It's not always labeled "USB 2.0". My GigaByte shows "Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller" instead. The non-2.0 root hubs are called "Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller". With my board, if I plug in a USB 2.0 device, it automatically gets routed to the 2.0 ("Enhanced") host controller. If your system is older, it might only support USB 2.0 on a few of its built-in or header (i.e. panel connectors that are hooked to the motherboard via a cable) ports. Unless you've got documentation, or you happen to already have a device connected to the USB 2.0 root hub (you can tell what's connected to what by choosing V iew > Devices by Connection in Device Manager), you'll just have to try a few until you find one of them.
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glazfolk
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 20, 06 6:04 PM
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Andy ... Usually if you connect a device that wants USB 2 to a USB 1 or 1.1 port, XP should come up with a warning message. Another thing to look out for with Guitar Rig 2 is that it requires SP2 with Win XP. Do you have that installed? Best, Geoff
post edited by glazfolk - July 20, 06 6:15 PM
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Rick McNab 
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 20, 06 6:25 PM
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artsoul
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 6:39 AM
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thanks guys I will try that hmmmm soft sandra?????????? bet if my girlfriend sees that on my computer she will think i have been virtually cheating on her 
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artsoul
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 6:41 AM
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I dont have service pack 2 on that machine but i do on my laptop
will it make sonar and P5 etc. run any different?
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artsoul
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 6:53 AM
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bugger doesnt look like it has it
never mind I have DI boxes and I'm sure i can use my gt8 as a midi controller (for looping etc.)
thanks guys
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muso_price
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 9:15 AM
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Can't you just install a USB 2.0 card
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Infinite5ths
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 9:24 AM
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...now there is a novel suggestion: 2 port Adaptec for $31 at Best Buy 4 port Adaptec for $40 at CompUSA You can get other/cheaper brands; but Adaptec has a pretty solid reputation for compatibility. As a rule of them, I would purchase Adaptec in a heartbeat. (My FireWire 400/800 is an Adaptec based on a TI chipset.) If you go this route, you might consider shutting off some or all of the on-board USB controllers. This might save you an IRQ or two; and on a DAW the less extra stuff you have running the better. Many general peripherals can run via an external powered hub. I've got both of my mice and both of my M-Audio MIDI controllers on one hub. That way you need fewer actual ports on your card/motherboard.
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artsoul
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 10:41 AM
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i am already full un cardspace
rme hammerfall (2spaces)
terratec ews88mt
graphics card
card with gameport stuff (for midi in out to nord micro modular)
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yorolpal
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RE: OT ---question for the pooter tech guys
July 21, 06 11:53 AM
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ORIGINAL: glazfolk
Andy ...
Usually if you connect a device that wants USB 2 to a USB 1 or 1.1 port, XP should come up with a warning message. Another thing to look out for with Guitar Rig 2 is that it requires SP2 with Win XP. Do you have that installed?
Best,
Geoff
Hmmm, Well I don't use the Rig Control at all (I use a Behringer FCB1010) and I do not have SP2 installed...and so far no problems running GR2.
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