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USB 3.0 Header 20-pin problems

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  1. Oct 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM #1
    hooj

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    Hello i have a problem. I can't use my front USB 3.0 port because i have not 20-pin on my motherboard. so the 20-pin is left hanging but i want to put it to good use so what adapter (cable or pci) would i need?

    I presume the pci option so i can slot it in, plug the 20-pin into it to power the front 3.0 and have some extra 3.0's at the back?

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    Or maybe this?

    Lian Li PW-IO2AH100 USB 3.0 (20pin) Header to USB 2.0 Header
     
  2. Oct 8, 2012 at 12:32 PM #2
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    that one in the image doesnt seem to have the USB 3.0 header.

    the link you gave will let you use the ports as USB 2.0
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2012 at 12:42 PM #3
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    Got any links to what would work for me then?
     
  4. Oct 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM #4
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    a USB 3.0 PCI/PCI-E addin card with a 30 pin connector. you can tell by looking at an image of it.
     
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