(computers) what connector is this?

Hero Danny · October 13th, 2014, 03:25 PM

I'm building a computer, I already bought the case and power supply. Going to go with a mobo and cpu combo next. However, there's this connector that connects my usbs on my computer case to the mobo that i've never seen before. I want to make sure I know what plug it is so I buy the correct mobo for my case, (gonna go with a full ATX intel board)

Any helps would be appreciated.

I know this is a motorcycle forum, but hey it's in OT and maybe one of you would know.

Thanks!

Alex · October 13th, 2014, 03:44 PM

Looks like one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Type-Female-He.../dp/B007PODI1W

"Female 20 Pin Box Header Slot Adapter"

csmith12 · October 13th, 2014, 03:46 PM

alex.s · October 13th, 2014, 03:55 PM

edit: i'm wrong.

choneofakind · October 13th, 2014, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

edit: i'm wrong.

*falls out of chair*

it's happened?! is it real?!? can it be?

I can't believe it.

alex.s · October 13th, 2014, 04:55 PM

me being wrong, or actually admitting it?

choneofakind · October 13th, 2014, 06:26 PM

Admitting it.

Hero Danny · October 13th, 2014, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Looks like one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Type-Female-He.../dp/B007PODI1W

"Female 20 Pin Box Header Slot Adapter"

I'd say that it is, thank you! Now the challenge to find a mobo that supports it.

CynicalC · October 13th, 2014, 06:41 PM

Wow, I've been saying they should standardize that for years. Looks like they finally did with USB 3.0. Not that long ago you had to pin all those out individually on the mobo, along with the power and reset buttons, pwr led and hdd led.

Seems like that should plug right into any USB 3.0 motherboard.

Hero Danny · October 13th, 2014, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Wow, I've been saying they should standardize that for years. Looks like they finally did with USB 3.0. Not that long ago you had to pin all those out individually on the mobo, along with the power and reset buttons, pwr led and hdd led.

Seems like that should plug right into any USB 3.0 motherboard.

I know right! I hated having to put the pins in their respective places which were ridiculously confusing and different per mobo.

The mobo i'm currently using (stripped from my old PC) is old as sh*t and doesn't have any USB 3.0 support which explains why that connector doesn't exist. lol

Is it the TPM connector? Cause if not then i'm at a loss.

CynicalC · October 14th, 2014, 11:31 AM

Well, no. Your old motherboard obviously isn't going to have native support for this relatively new standard. If you're intent on using your old motherboard with your new case, you can use an adapter like this, which effectively downgrades the front usb back to 2.0, or whatever your motherboard is. Or you could possibly get an expansion card if you need the 3.0 functionality.

alex.s · October 14th, 2014, 12:15 PM

simply don't plug it in. those ports wont be available.

CZroe · October 14th, 2014, 07:10 PM

That is very obviously a USB 3.0 header. USB 1.1/2.0 front panel connectors have been standardized a long time but there were a few motherboard makers who stuck with thief non-standard pinouts for a while and case manufacturers couldn't make a block in order to accommodate both "standards." That ended over 10 years ago though.

Hero Danny · October 16th, 2014, 09:28 AM

Thanks guys. My current mobo is only temperary while I shop for a new one. I didn't plug it in. Pc works fine too just needs a little extra horsepower

October 13th, 2014, 03:25 PM	#1
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	(computers) what connector is this? I'm building a computer, I already bought the case and power supply. Going to go with a mobo and cpu combo next. However, there's this connector that connects my usbs on my computer case to the mobo that i've never seen before. I want to make sure I know what plug it is so I buy the correct mobo for my case, (gonna go with a full ATX intel board) Any helps would be appreciated. I know this is a motorcycle forum, but hey it's in OT and maybe one of you would know. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

October 13th, 2014, 03:44 PM	#2
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October 13th, 2014, 06:41 PM	#9
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Wow, I've been saying they should standardize that for years. Looks like they finally did with USB 3.0. Not that long ago you had to pin all those out individually on the mobo, along with the power and reset buttons, pwr led and hdd led. Seems like that should plug right into any USB 3.0 motherboard. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.
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October 14th, 2014, 11:31 AM	#11
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Well, no. Your old motherboard obviously isn't going to have native support for this relatively new standard. If you're intent on using your old motherboard with your new case, you can use an adapter like this, which effectively downgrades the front usb back to 2.0, or whatever your motherboard is. Or you could possibly get an expansion card if you need the 3.0 functionality. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.
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October 14th, 2014, 12:15 PM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	simply don't plug it in. those ports wont be available. __________________________________________________

October 14th, 2014, 07:10 PM	#13
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	That is very obviously a USB 3.0 header. USB 1.1/2.0 front panel connectors have been standardized a long time but there were a few motherboard makers who stuck with thief non-standard pinouts for a while and case manufacturers couldn't make a block in order to accommodate both "standards." That ended over 10 years ago though. Last futzed with by CZroe; October 15th, 2014 at 04:20 AM.

October 16th, 2014, 09:28 AM	#14
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys. My current mobo is only temperary while I shop for a new one. I didn't plug it in. Pc works fine too just needs a little extra horsepower __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

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