How long is the USB 3.0 cable? I have an older reader and the cable is only about 4 incehs long and won't reach my new motherboard.
1009048
I can't get an accurate measurement without disassembling my case but if I remember correctly it was at least 8 inches. However you may want to consider a USB 3 Pin Header Extension instead of a new reader, it would be cheaper and easier to install.
1009049
It's exactly 24.5" long from metal enclosure to the end of the cable connector, assuming they are all manufactured the same.
1009050
It looks like it's around 12 inches. The cable is long enough to be wire tied into a bundle but since I have a 3.0 header on the front edge of the mobo I didn't have to undo the wire tie. It looks like cable length shouldn't be a problem for most folks, and it is a good quality 3.0 cable. It has proved to be a solid product that I would buy again.
753489
That depends on the USB reader and how your bios sees the reader and attached drives. Check your bios first.
257054
I'm sorry, we have not used the USB cable yet. we are waiting to connect it when we upgrade our computer first.
1384760
I have a similar configuration and ended up having to buy an extension cable. A friend of mine did a build similar to mine and claimed the cable was long enough. I wanted to have some slack and extra length for better routing around the motherboard so as not to interfere with airflow for cooling.
1472026
It has two controllers...one for the multi-card reader, the other for the four usb 2.0 ports, the card reader and usb 2.0 use the standard usb 2.0 header direct-connected to the motherboard. Its usb 3.0 ports plug directly into the motherboard usb 3.0 header, so it uses the controller on your motherboard (or expansion card if you're using that instead). So yes, it will allow simultaneous usb 2.0 and 3.0, since they're using separate controllers.
2022870
There is no nine pin USB 3.0 connection, the nine pin connection is for USB 2.0 and it drives the memory card reader. The USB 3.0 ports on this device are powered though it's own USB 3.0 controller, that you connect to a PCI-e slot on your motherboard.
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Is it just me or are people answering this question without making the measurement?? The 2 USB cables are 4 feet in length, NOT 3 feet!!! And - the cables are not 'approximately 4 feet'. They ARE 4 feet. Also - a 3rd cable that has a switch button on it is 6 feet long.
1364587
There are actually 4 "standard" USB connectors. Look it up in Wikipedia...This uses the 2nd most common std USB connector at one end and the "regular" one at the other end. Also, this is USB 3.0 so your cable should be specified to the suppert the much higher speed transfers. Good luck.
1365732
That's the beauty of this hardware...if you have the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports on your motherboard, you don't need ANY new drivers to install! Just plug it in and you're ready to go! This was my experience and amazement!
1154457
The card reader does not use USB 3.0; card reader connects to the USB 2.0 on the motherboard. Only the USB 3.0 ports use USB 3.0.
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I don't think the device connected to it matters. What matters is, "does it work with your present motherboard and BIOS (and OS)?" And since more modern motherboards already have USB 3.0 ports, the question is, "is it really necessary?" If your motherboard already has USB 3.0 ports, I suggest this product - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZGKWQI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=T9RSQEJXT8LI&coliid=I2HVGG7I77KZIS If you need it on a motherboard that doesn't currently have USB 3.0 ports, then test carefully. I know that this device did *not* work correctly for the motherboard/BIOS I had, and it was circa. 2006-2008, just before USB 3.0's time. It did have USB 2.0 ports on board. Good Luck.
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If your motherboard does not have USB 3.0, you need an adapter if you want to use this case's front panel USB ports:http://amzn.com/B0098FSJ92(the description for this adapter is wrong- it is for installing a MOTHERBOARD with USB2 into a CASE with USB3 connection)
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From what I've read, the length limit on USB 3 is about 3 meters. Possibly a special 15' cable would work, I don't know. My cables on these are 6' and work fine.
1199682
Probably a USB 2.0. I seriously doubt it's a 3.0. Doesn't matter as the serial port is MUCH slower anyway. The USB 3.0 computer port will work with slower stuff.
926222
This has been the determining factor for me when purchasing. I don't understand why Asus has a .3mp when 1.3mp seems to be standard and works fine. .3mp is a disaster. I was thinking of buying an Asus with USB 3.0 but not now.
2129027
I am using the USB 3.0 Sand disk reader, its the white one.. If you have USB 3 ports lets you take advantage of the speed!
2116612
The cable it comes with is 2 ft long. I'm not sure what would differentiate a 3.0 cable. It has normal USB fittings.