I hear that one of the two front USB connectors cannot route to the motherboard. Are you guys able to use both of the front USB ports?
471893
thats is true IF u dont have USB3 conector on your motherboard... if u have it, then u can use both USB conectors.
471894
This edition of this case has 1 front 2.0 usb connector and 1 front 3.0 usb connector that connects directly to the motherboard if your motherboard supports usb 3.0 ( you will see headers that look way different than the normal 2.0 usb headers. Other versions of this case (as I have both the white one and the black one with the red fron panel) have a pass through cable that you plug into the 3.0 usb port that is at the back of your computer, but as I stated, this white version has actual motherboard header connection.
471895
One usb connector is 2.0 and attaches to any mobo header. The other is a 3.0 with a different connector which only means you must use a motherboard with a 3.0 connector or do what I did on a custom build yesterday and that was to use a 3.0 add-on card connection to a PCI-E slot.
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The hub has separate connectors for USB 2.0 and 3.0 that go to your motherboard USB headers, so the performance will be dependent on your mobo chipset, not the hub. Modern chipsets have a dual-bus design to allow the two specs to operate simultaneously at full speeds. Remember though that not all USB drives are created equal and chipset performance can vary between mobos.
702760
What the other guys said. Additionally, maybe it's a defective one? If the USB 2.0 pin doesn't work in any of your motherboard USB 2.0 slots, then maybe try a RMA?
2150958
Had the same issue. I had to take the front of the case off (as much as I could). Found the plug there, and had to feed it through the hole where the other wires are to get it to my motherboard.
659700
I figured this out myself. The state is USB3.0 drivers is terrible. I had to update the USB3.0 drivers on every machine I connected this too except one. So, if it doesn't start update your USB3.0 drivers from your motherboard manufacturer.
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!
1331715
yea, but their are no usb 3.0 headers on the motherboard, I don't recommend it
111001
There is only 1 5.1 port on back I haven't tried the USB on front. I use 5.1 for desktop and 2.1 rear for laptop.
63640
I have not tried. But before i responded - i just went and brought a USB fan. An tried it this morning at work. An yes the ports work. thank you. The USB i used probably required more power than the ports give out.
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There are two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0. Also, that USB 3.0 goes thru thru the case and out the back of your case to connect to the rear panel of your motherboard
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
1162663
I believe so. I have two outer usb ports that I put from the Mobo. This was a replacement mobo from my old one and everything worked...cpu...ram..usb...I just had to get used to the letters showing up on the lower right of the display.
1983353
I haven't had any problems with my unit. Check all your cords and hook up. I had to unhook my usb on the front of my tower, had issues with it on my board!
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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
768402
I bought the case in May of 2012 and the USB 3.0 ports on the case were NOT routed inside to be attached to headers on the motherboard. Instead, they were routed to be plugged into USB 3.0 ports from the motherboard on top of the case. The extra cables around the top fan are a little annoying, but my motherboard didn't have the internal 3.0 headers, anyway.
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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 connect the 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 must go 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.
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I installed one of these a couple of months ago. I'm not looking at it now but, if I remember correctly, you just plug in a couple of USB cables to your motherboard, a 4-prong power connector, and maybe an audio connector on your mobo if you want to use the front audio ports. If you've ever done any simple upgrades on a tower before, this is a simple one to do - nothing out of the ordinary and no special software needs to be installed for any of it to work.