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    USB 3.0 port questions...M14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by soulhacker, Jul 16, 2011.

  1. soulhacker

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    Is it true that the usb 3.0 port can be used to charge items even while the m14x is off? I would appreciate feedback from people who have firsthand experience with this. Thanks
     
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    No, only the USB 2 port on the left of the laptop
     
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    so the usb 2 port can charge for instance, my cell phone while the laptop is off?
     
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    also, what would happen if a usb 2.0 device were to be plugged into the 3.0, would it still work?? i apologize for the noob questions
     
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    Yes it will work, and I think the USB port on the left will charge only if your laptop is plugged in, it work when the laptop is off but it must be plugged in, at least for me.
     
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    thanks a lot for the answers guys, i am just curious to know these things since i will be getting my m14x in the next week or so :)
     
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    do take note that by default the bios is set to charge while off if the power adapter plug on... you can change it to charge on all occasion.. regardless you hav power adapter on or not..
     
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    is that so 0204? would you happen to know how to adjust this setting?
     
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    press f2 when you turn on your computer. that will enter the bios, and from there you can change the option
     
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    For the charging when powered off, you have to set that in the BIOS. In any case, only the left USB 2 port is capable.
     
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    thanks a lot for all the help...also, in order for the speed benefits offered by the usb 3.0 to take place, is it necessary that the device being plugged into the 3.0 ports also have a 3.0 usb? are there any special usb 3.0 cables that are required in order to reap the benefits?
     
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    Yes to both cable questions. You can't get the fast speeds on a USB 2 cable. I've only tried a USB 3 external HDD and it's quite nice.
     
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    i see, thanks for the answers that helps a lot ...
     
    soulhacker, Jul 16, 2011
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