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  • 07-01-2008 10:17pm
    #1
    juror
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭


    Hey,
    i've had my current pc (dell) for approx. 3 years and only recently i tried using the usb ports on the monitor, but when i stick my usb key into either of the ports nothing happens. Its as if the ports are just for show? ... just like a boy-racer car with an extra exhaust!!

    Anyone know if and how they do work??

    Thanks


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    sharkDawg
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭sharkDawg


    Have come across a few monitors/keyboards with usb ports, i guess you'll need some sort of jumper between monitor and CPU, if you think about it a video cable can't deliver USB, not yet anyway:D. I haven't done it myself but it IS possible to get them working


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    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,364 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    Correct, the monitor should have come with what's called an "Upstream" cable.

    Basically it works just like a USB External Hub. You need to connect a cable from one of the USB ports on your PC to the monitor.

    -

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    #4
    Dregon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭Dregon


    I have 2 USB ports on the side of my monitor as well, and dell supplied me with a cable. I'm sure its just a USB to USB cable but I think I lost mine :(.


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