Usb support for ext cd rom drive for dell latitude 600c?

[k_chupe]

I have a floppy drive in my dell latitude 600c and need to reinstall os. it has a usb port in the back for mouse or keyboard. I want to use it for external cd rom drive as well. what can I do?

 

[justinblue]

This topic has been moved from the section Tom's Hardware Forum related to section Systems by Justinblue

 

[ChuckB_38]

Buy a hub!

 

[k_chupe]

I want usb support for other hardware besides my mouse and key board in my bios. will a hub achieve this?

 

[ciwsdave]

Yes, a four port usb hub can be found at staples for @ around 15 bucks or less and will work fine. Remember if the port you use is 1.0 you will run anything you plug into your hub @ 1.0, regardless of device speed.

 

[k_chupe]

I was actually trying to use a usb connected dvd drive , which would never be detected by the bios. I went ahead and bought a dvd drive to replace the floppy. Thnx