Onboard I/O connectors and a case's front-panel I/O ports

Aleph Haz · 07-01-2008, 08:18 AM

Hey,

I will be buying an ASUS P5N-E SLi motherboard soon, along with an Antec Nine Hundred case.

The case features top-mounted I/O ports (2 x USB and 1 x IEEE 1394). This is my first time building a computer, and I have no previous knowledge about how these sort of ports work.

The motherboard's internal connectors give 2 x USB connectors and 1 x IEEE 1394 connector. The motherboard also comes with a USB 2.0 module. Is this module the device that connects the internal USB connector to the case's front-panel USB ports?

If this is the case, what is the device I'd need to connect the IEEE 1394 connector to the case's IEEE 1394 port?

Thanks,

Haz

Lead3 · 07-01-2008, 10:08 AM

Hi,
Welcome to TSF!

The USB module is just a pair of USB ports that are mounted on a bracket that fits in a slot in the rear of the case where normally PCI or PCIx cards would stick out. It has a plug that goes to the USB connector on the mother board. If you use the front or top mounted ports of your case, you do not need this module. The USB and IEEE 1394
case ports will have plugs that will connect to the motherboard directly. Just make sure not to mix them up. USB to USB and IEEE to IEEE. Post back if you have any other questions.

Paul

**kodi** · 07-01-2008, 12:15 PM

The Antec 900 plugs are clearly marked and you won't have a problem with them.
The USB bracket will give extra USB ports at the back if you don't have enough.

magnethead · 07-01-2008, 06:04 PM

Agreed. You shouldn't have a problem, as stated, all connections in the 900 have large white print.

07-01-2008, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aleph Haz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP MCE	Onboard I/O connectors and a case's front-panel I/O ports Hey, I will be buying an ASUS P5N-E SLi motherboard soon, along with an Antec Nine Hundred case. The case features top-mounted I/O ports (2 x USB and 1 x IEEE 1394). This is my first time building a computer, and I have no previous knowledge about how these sort of ports work. The motherboard's internal connectors give 2 x USB connectors and 1 x IEEE 1394 connector. The motherboard also comes with a USB 2.0 module. Is this module the device that connects the internal USB connector to the case's front-panel USB ports? If this is the case, what is the device I'd need to connect the IEEE 1394 connector to the case's IEEE 1394 port? Thanks, Haz

07-01-2008, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lead3 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 896 OS: 98SE,2000,XP SP3,VISTA SP1	Re: Onboard I/O connectors and a case's front-panel I/O ports Hi, Welcome to TSF! The USB module is just a pair of USB ports that are mounted on a bracket that fits in a slot in the rear of the case where normally PCI or PCIx cards would stick out. It has a plug that goes to the USB connector on the mother board. If you use the front or top mounted ports of your case, you do not need this module. The USB and IEEE 1394 case ports will have plugs that will connect to the motherboard directly. Just make sure not to mix them up. USB to USB and IEEE to IEEE. Post back if you have any other questions. Paul __________________

07-01-2008, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 6,594 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 and 32bit My System	Re: Onboard I/O connectors and a case's front-panel I/O ports The Antec 900 plugs are clearly marked and you won't have a problem with them. The USB bracket will give extra USB ports at the back if you don't have enough. __________________ Brian

07-01-2008, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
magnethead Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 2,128 OS: XPH, 2K My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Onboard I/O connectors and a case's front-panel I/O ports Agreed. You shouldn't have a problem, as stated, all connections in the 900 have large white print. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? video card, cpu, m/board, ram, power supply, brand, wattage, any error message? PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER