USB 2.0 Requirement

hi,

I need to know what is the requirement for USB 2.0 on different platforms. CAn anybody please provide the information regarding USB 2.0 requirements....

thanks

USB 2.0 Information

For Intel Motherboards - USB 2.0 drivers for Intel motherboards are available. Some motherboards also include drivers on the motherboard software and drivers CD

For Non-Intel Motherboards- Intel chipsets utilizing the Intel 82801DB I/O controller hub (ICH4) or newer support USB 2.0. The Intel Chipset Identification utility can determine if your system has this I/O controller hub.

For Windows 2000 -
USB 2.0 drivers are provided in Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows XP, which is available through Windows Update.

For Windows XP -
USB 2.0 drivers are available through Windows Update* or Service Pack 4.

For Linux -
USB 2.0 support is available in kernel 2.4.19 or later development kernels.

USB 2.0 supports the following operating systems :

- Microsoft Windows XP (all editions)
- Microsoft Windows 2000 (be sure to have latest Service Pack installed)
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Linux


To Enable USB 2.0 :

• Reboot (or power on) system.
• Press "F2" during POST (Power-on Self Test) to enter system BIOS setup program.
• Select "ADVANCED" menu using arrow (left and right) keys.
• Select "USB Configuration" and press <enter>.
• Enable "High-speed USB".
• Press "F10" to Save & Exit BIOS setup program. ( Hi-Speed USB 2.0 controllers are now enabled and your operating system should detect New Hardware during the next normal boot cycle.
• Cancel "New Hardware Found".