Displays Dell 1905FP USB Connectors

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Moyo2k, 31 Aug 2009.

  1. Moyo2k

    Moyo2k AMD Fanboy

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    Does anyone else own a Dell monitor with USB ports and would be kind enough to instruct me on how to connect it up, do I need any drivers etc...
     
  2. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    No drivers needed, just plug in the USB cable that came with the monitor into the monitor and then to the computer. The screen will then act as a USB hub. Simple.
     
  3. Moyo2k

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    what if I lost the cable? :p, is it a USB Male to USB Male cable? And where do I connect it...
     
  4. Bonzo45

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    I would assume that you'd plug the USB lead into the back of your PC and then the back of the monitor - then you'd plug your USB devices into the ports on the side of the screen (or wherever they are).

    The screen just acts as a USB hub... it may well be a standard USB cable which you could nick from a digital camera or something similar.
     
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  5. Moyo2k

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    Nvrm, found out now - you need a printer cable :p - I have a printer right here, hooked it up to the screen and hey presto, 4 new usb ports - now I need a new printer cable though :S
     
  6. Bonzo45

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    That's good... you could probably just pick one off of ebay or PCworld if you don't mind paying a bit more...
     
  7. Moyo2k

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    Now I have that sorted, does anyone know where they sell these nowadays... they have dissapeared from the market
     
  8. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Ebay. It's a USB A and USB B, both male.
     

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