Can I use the USB 3.0 ports with the USB 2.0 headers on my motherboard?
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Yes, with an adapter. You have to find an adapter to fit the 20pin USB 3.0 wire from the front to your mobo's USB 2.0 headers. You won't get the 3.0 performance, as the plugs should then function at 2.0 standard.Here is one example (price varies wildly):http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Internal-Adapter-G11303050-RT/dp/B0098FSJ92
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No. USB 3.0 require more power and are more intricate. A separate, blue rectangular port on the MB is needed.
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No you cannot you can though get an expansion card for about 20 to 40 dollars that will have a USB 3.0 header.
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This card reader employs a PCI-express card to provide USB 3.0--you cannot hook it up via a 20 pin header on your motherboard. It does require 2 USB 2.0 headers, and at least 1 SATA header. As for this other connection being compatible, I would have to refer you to your motherboard and device recommendations--Improperly coupling devices to your motherboard could irreparably damage both.
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my PC has 2 USB ports that are 3.0 if that's the question you're referring to
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It only has a cable with a connector for the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. If your motherboard doesn't have such a header, you can't use this card reader.
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The following is from the installation booklet: Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers. Each of these headers can support two USB 2.0 ports. Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports.Charles Newcomb
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I assume you mean USB 2.0, in which case yes, it would work. 3.0 is backwards-compatible.
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all USB 3.0 slots are backwards compatible with 2.0 it's not a matter of the card
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Either of the 2 ports will recognize USB 3.0 - however, they are limited to only run at 2.0 speeds. So while compatible, they are not optimized.
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As others have said. It needs one USB header on the motherboard for USB 2.0 and one header for USB 3.0 connections.On my ASUS Crosshair IV Formula motherboard, this device works well, though I do have an issue with how it doesn't like any Micro SD cards that I try to use with it.
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Yes the connector for usb 3.0 is a very different 20 pin connector from the psu power cable. Your mobo has a dedicated connector in its spec for USB 3.0 that will work just fine.
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No USB 3.0 But you can 4 external USB ports to your computer with a MainBoard Motherboard Cable to 4 Port USB 2.0 Rear Panel Quad USB Bracket. ASIN: B0087ZAYTC <--- it will fit this board.
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You will need to use an internal usb header. Witch is fine cuz you are gaining 5 usb's. three internal and two external. With the H100i and ax1500i you will need to use the dongle that came with the power supply.
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The USB 3.0 ports plug into the motherboard's socket for the appropriate ports. (It is color coded) Check your motherboard for compatibility. There may be some mounting instructions as well, but the setup should be fairly straight forward if you have even just minimal experience doing something like mounting an optical drive.
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Each port uses a different USB spped. ie. 1.0, 2.0. You can use any of them. THe standard use is 2.0.
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Correct. As in the description...2 of the 4 USB ports on top are 3.0. Of course, your mainboard will need to have 3.0 headers to connect these to.
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Yes. There are two USB 3.0 ports on the top. There are also a bunch of additional USB 2 ports.
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No, most mother boards with USB 3.0 headers will also have USB 2.0 headers or the 3.0 will be backwards compatible. Either way, you should be able to utilize the front panel USB on the case.