USB Connectors

[lti]

Trying to figure out about USB connectors. Our case came with two sets of wires (4 each set). The motherboard has two hubs for it, each with 10 pins each. One is labeled USB 3 & 4, the other is labeled USB 5&6. Where do we hook up the two sets of those colorful wires?

Thanks for the help!

 

[LiLithTecH]

What happened to USB 1 & 2?

Check in the manual that came with the Motherboard,
and look for the PINOUTs of the USB pins on the motherboard.

Note where the +5v (red wire) PIN is located on the motherboard and
plug the conncetor in so that the red wire is always on the +5v pin.

 

[FluxCapacitor]

What happened to USB 1 & 2?
They're probably on the backplane of the motherboard.

Where do we hook up the two sets of those colorful wires?
They go on those sets of 10 pins you mentioned. I know, it doesn't make sense. Those sets of 10 pins you are referring to are actually 2 seperate 5 pin sets (each USB port uses 5 pins). Each 5 pin set has: a +5 volt pin, 2 data transfer pins (+ and -), and 2 ground (-5 volt) pins. The thing is, you really only need to use 1 of the ground pins, which is why your wire sets from your case only have 4 wires each.

Look in your motherboard manual to determine which pins are which, and then either look at the wires themselves if they are labeled, or check the manual that came with your case to find out what wires are what.

With everything hooked up correctly, you will have an empty pin that isn't used.

Hope that helps

 

[FluxCapacitor]

Oh, I almost forgot. It doesn't really matter whether you use USB 3&4 or 5&6 to connect to. Just make sure that all your USB ports are enabled in the motherboard BIOS.

 

[lti]

ok, great! that's what i was looking for, as to which one to use. and yes, you're right, usb 1&2 are already being used in the rear panel. thanks again!