USB port question---

[spaceman_333]

Howdy,

I ordered a USB 2x8 pin port a couple of years ago by mistake and I still have it.

Now I want to install a USB port on a motherboard that requires a 2x5 pin or a 2x1x5 pin.

Is there any chance that the 2x8 will work? Before I start ripping and tearing, thought I'd ask you guys.

Thank you.

Spaceman

[SuperSparks]

Do you mean something like this:

http://www.cyberresearch.com/store/product/2578.2.htm

If so you'll need to cut the header plug and connect the wires individually, if you can get hold of some individual header plugs.

Red = +5v

Green = +Data

White = -Data

Black = Ground

[spaceman_333]

Hi SuperSparks,

This is what I have:

http://www.dcparts.com/store/photos/big/343015.jpg

and this is what is needed:

http://www.dcparts.com/store/photos/big/usbport.jpg

Too many pin plugs, thought it might work from one end or the other?

[SuperSparks]

OK, on the 5-pin plugs, you'll find that either only 4 wires are connected, or that 2 of the pins are commoned up to the Black ground wire. So if you get hold of a couple of 5-pin plugs, you can connect them according to your mobo pinouts. But you do have enough wires on your 8-pin to make it work.

[spaceman_333]

Yes, I do.....on the 8 pin.

Thanks for the help.

SM