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      How to Check Which Controller the USB Device is Connected to



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      Content Type Install & Setup

      Article ID 000005622

      Last Reviewed 03/09/2019

      Because your platform can have both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 controllers, it's useful to check which controller the USB device is connected to. Follow these steps:

      1. Connect a USB 3.0 flash drive (USB Mass Storage Device) to one of the Intel USB 3.0 ports.
      2. In Device Manager, click View, and click Devices by connection.
        Why does Windows not recognize my USB device as the same device if I plug it into a different port?
      3. In Devices by connection view, you can easily see the USB Mass Storage device under the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller category.
        Why does Windows not recognize my USB device as the same device if I plug it into a different port?

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