Can anyone confirm the use of usb 3.0 ports with this mobo and windows 8? I want to upgrade, but the 3.0 ports dont work with gigabyte's 3.0 driver.
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Sorry I have never tried to check the speed on the 3.0 ports. The rest of the board works great all around if that is any help.
1765565
No USB 3.0 But you can 4 external USB ports to your computer with a MainBoard Motherboard Cable to 4 Port USB 2.0 Rear Panel Quad USB Bracket. ASIN: B0087ZAYTC <--- it will fit this board.
471893
thats is true IF u dont have USB3 conector on your motherboard... if u have it, then u can use both USB conectors.
168549
Gigabyte HybridEFI is the worst EFI implementation anywhere, hands down. I would avoid buying a new Gigabyte board with "dual bios" an "hybrid EFI" for that reason alone. It'll work ok if you only run a single install of Windows and only use the default setup, but anything else is asking for trouble.Get the Asus.
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It works for me. I'm using it on an old Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H. Most modern motherboards will support USB BIOS input now days.
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Yes, with an adapter. You have to find an adapter to fit the 20pin USB 3.0 wire from the front to your mobo's USB 2.0 headers. You won't get the 3.0 performance, as the plugs should then function at 2.0 standard.Here is one example (price varies wildly):http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Internal-Adapter-G11303050-RT/dp/B0098FSJ92
1035101
I have no experience. There are Windows Vista drivers on Gigabyte's website for this board...so I can only assume...
881312
I don't have your motherboard and if you have a manual it should list whether there is "onboard/internal usb 3.0 header" and this header is what you need to plug or connectthe cable attached to the usb 3.0 panel what you want to buy. Take a careful look at the cable, there is a 20-pin (actually 19 b/c 1 is dead) connector and this connector mustgo into the onboard of the motherboard. Typically at the rear of the board. If if you have that 19-pin connector then it is compatible.
2248995
Good question! But I never test this issue yet. But the way, this board run stably. Really worth of money. Only backward on less SATA ports & lack of USB3.0
718854
We'll make sure in your mother board the pins where that USB 3.0 goes are not bent or anything. Other than that I'm not sure what could those issues. Total guess in maybe a short in the 3.0 USB. I can understand that you want those working but I believe even after I loaded all my drivers/chipsets n at those USB "kinda" work for me. Not always recognizing the USB 3.0 I plug into it. I always use the 3.0 I have built into my motherboard. Also thermaltake customer support can help sometimes. you can proceed with your build and don't let that 2x USB 3.0 bother you. Get to gaming!
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I haven't had any issues. I'm running Windows 8 (8.1, if the distinction is significant) and I've accidentally put mine in my 2.0 port a few times. It just won't run at USB 3.0 speeds in the 2.0 port.
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In most case;the motherboard comes with two usb connecter, you have to give up one to connect the pcie card. if you need it you have to buy a adapter. but in most cases you will inord it.
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it's going to need a driver for win8.0 or 8.1, otherwise any devices u plug in won't be recognized until after windows completes boot process. for example, kb and mouse are checked during post process which is before windows loads.Win 7 comes with the correct driver, so I would believe ver 8 and 8.1 do also. But, you haven't anything to lose....buy it and if you are unhappy, return it. I did that to get a usb3 external ports...good luck
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USB 3.0 to internal header but an adapter to usb 2.0 internal header is included so you can use that instead if your motherboard doesnt have usb 3
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No, most mother boards with USB 3.0 headers will also have USB 2.0 headers or the 3.0 will be backwards compatible. Either way, you should be able to utilize the front panel USB on the case.
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Yes, there are 2 USB 3.0 ports on the mother board and depending on your case the mother board is setup to support USB 3.0 connections on the front of the case.
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I have the Asus B85M-G Motherboard and it does have USB 2.0 and a USB 3.0 headers.