drive55 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Can a new Wintel machine utilize-see-read USB 3.0 before specific drivers installed? Since I need to install USB 3.0 drivers on my Asus i7 machines (G73 & K55A), does that mean it can't natively utilize-see-read USB 3.0 before any specific drivers are installed for those USB 3.0 ports?If it CAN, then I'd want to use a new USB 3.0 flash drive to install from - - for the additional speed gains,but if it canNOT, then I'd just continue to use the standard USB 2.0 stick. Thanks for whoever can help clarify this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdob Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Can a new Wintel machine utilize-see-read USB 3.0 before specific drivers installed?Yes, Windows 8 support USB 3.0 controller out of the box. A legacy Windows does not, integrate USB 3.0 drivers to boot environment first.Since I need to install USB 3.0 drivers on my Asus i7 machines (G73 & K55A), does that mean it can't natively utilize-see-read USB 3.0 before any specific drivers are installed for those USB 3.0 ports?Use the USB 3.0 flash drive at a available USB 2.0 port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drive55 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks cdob - - now that I've finally got all my w7's configured, why not go through the rinse-repeat cycle again quickly w/ w8? Well, some have said ... just use Classic Start Menu, etc (which I love on w7) if you're not a finger-swiper, and keep putting one foot in front of the other .... MS may've gone metro, but they're not going retro ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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