Help connecting USB stuff to mobo

Mecal

New Member
I have an Acer X1700, it's motherboard is listed as:
NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i

Now, I put this all into a nice new case (full size).
And this computer case has 2 USB ports in the front that I would like to use.

However, I don't know how to connect them. let alone which one to connect them to.

I can supply pictures tomorrow if necessary.

Thanks
 

Fatback

VIP Member
Look towards the middle of the motherboard there should be a manufacture name and model number find it and post it then we can find a manual for you motherboard to help you.
 

jevery

Active Member
I can't find any MB specs for that system other than the NB/SB. I'm guessing that internal USB connectors are standardized and if so, the wire/wires coming off the USB ports should have a connector with 9 holes. Look on the MB for a matching connector with 9 pins configured like these

USB.jpg


Look for labels printed on the MB that say USB - Maybe with some numbers behind the USB. But I WOULD NOT attach to any connector that is not marked USB - Especially anything labeled IEEE 1394 or IE1394 - They are similar in configuration and according to my manual plugging a USB connector into a IE1394 connector on the MB will result in :eek:
 
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