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artagon7 Posted messages 423 Status Member -  
artagon7 Posted messages 423 Status Member -
Hello,

I have a few questions regarding connecting USB ports to the motherboard. I have an ASUS P5GDC-Deluxe motherboard and a Nikao 8004C case. There are two USB ports at the back on one module. There are also two USB ports at the front of the case.

I went to read a document on another site about this type of connection.

Q-1 If I understood correctly, you can either connect the cable from the back module or the eight conductors coming from the front of the case, but not both at the same time?

Q-2 I have two USB connectors (10-1 pin) on the motherboard: USB56 and USB78. Which connector should I choose? The manual for the motherboard doesn't mention it, but there must be a difference.

Thanks,

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    flo88 Posted messages 28485 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 168
     
    It is possible to connect both at the same time, it depends on the motherboard.

    1 USB port is characterized by 4 conductors, one positive, one negative, one data plus and one data minus.

    On your motherboard, USB56 means USB port 5 and USB port 6.
    USB56 and USB78 represent a total of 4 USB ports.

    On some motherboards, a jumper must be moved to use either one or the other, this is specified in the manual for your motherboard.
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    1. artagon7 Posted messages 423 Status Member 7
       
      Hello,

      Thank you for getting back to me.

      In the end, I solved this problem by going to the website coupdepoucepc.com where there is a technical sheet that is very easy to understand.

      My motherboard can only take two USB ports. I chose the two ports located at the front of the case and had to make the connections.

      I disagree with your definition of the USB56 and USB78 ports that you provided. I spoke with someone who told me that USB56 meant USB1.1 and USB78 meant USB2.

      Thanks again.
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  2. flo88 Posted messages 28485 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 168
     
    Well, that's nonsense; whoever told you that should stick to talking about cooking...
    Especially since your board is a very recent model and all the USB ports are 2.0, with a total of 8 available on this motherboard. (I'm not the one saying it; it's ASUS):
    http://fr.asus.com/products/mb/socket775/p5gdc-d/overview.htm

    Glad to hear you've solved your problem.
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    1. artagon7 Posted messages 423 Status Member 7
       
      Hello,

      After checking, I have to agree with you. I examined my computer and there are indeed eight USB2 ports.

      Furthermore, it makes perfect sense: in USB56 and USB78, there are consecutively the digits 5, 6, 7, and 8. I should have thought of that.

      It was someone responsible for a chat who misled me. Next time, I will ask the question in more than one place. I took that for granted.

      Sorry.

      Thank you for your contribution.
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