How to find out which USB port is USB 3.0?
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00:00 How To Find Out Which Usb Port Is Usb 3.0?
00:34 Answer 1 Score 75
01:14 Accepted Answer Score 17
01:33 Answer 3 Score 31
01:53 Answer 4 Score 8
02:13 Thank you
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Full question
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#windows7 #usb #usb3
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ANSWER 1
Score 75
They're BLUE!
I believe USB-3 ports should be colored differently (blue)
The use of blue pantone thermoplastics in USB 3.0 connectors is recommended on systems with a mix of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. For certification, the USB-IF does require that the user be able to clearly and easily distinguish between a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port on a system; however, it is left to the system implementer on how to accomplish this.
(my emphasis)
Also, just because your Computer contains a USB 3 controller doesn't mean it necessarily is presented externally
ANSWER 2
Score 31
On my HP laptop, USB 3.0 ports logo/symbol have an "SS" (for Super Speed). USB 2.0 ports only have the typical USB symbol with no "SS".
See the following image: http://www.usr.com/education/periphimg/USB-connectors-edu.png
ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 17
According the tech specs
Left side: two USB 3.0 ports, external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), ethernet (RJ-45)
Right side: one USB 2.0 port and one eSATA/USB combo port
ANSWER 4
Score 8
Some of the identifications for a USB 3.0
The USB 3.0 insert port has 5 leads (the USB 2.0 has only 4)
Some of them are named as SS with the USB symbol, means 'Super Speed'
The inserts may be colored with blue sometimes
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