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USB3 front connections
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:44 pm
by Stephen
I just finished a new build over the weekend. The case has two USB3 connections in the front, and I have an AFT PRO-57U front panel with two USB3 connections as well. My motherboard (ASUS P8Z77-V Pro) has a place to put in a connection to either the two front panel USB3 connectors or the PRO-57U connectors, but not both. Is there a way to connect both?
Re: USB3 front connections
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:12 pm
by washu
The P8Z77-V PRO has two internal USB3 headers so I don't see what the problem is. One is by the main power connector and the other is at the bottom of the board.
Re: USB3 front connections
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:10 pm
by flemeister
This would be the cheapest option, if you don't mind using up the rear USB3 ports on your motherboard:
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6791
Otherwise, you could buy a PCI-e card with an internal USB3 header.
Re: USB3 front connections
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:59 pm
by Stephen
washu wrote:The P8Z77-V PRO has two internal USB3 headers so I don't see what the problem is. One is by the main power connector and the other is at the bottom of the board.
I missed that for some reason - discovered it when re-reading the manual. Thanks, though. A "duh" moment on my part!!