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dumb question / usb3.0 backward compatibility

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There's apparently a setting in BIOS called 'USB Device Legacy Support' that can help if some older USB1 device is having problems.

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Every usb device should work in a usb3.0 port right?  I understand the speed difference, but anything that will plug into the slot should work?

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Mark topic as solved please. 

 

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