Can i use my case's front usb 3.0 with this mobo

[mcan226]

Hi

I have an asus h81m-a

And my case has 2 usb 3.0 ports.

But the mobo's user guide doesn't show any place where i can plug the usb 3.0 front cable


So, is it impossible?

 

[OneFIshSunfish]

I think this is what you want?

Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Your motherboard only has USB 2.0 headers, but you can buy an adapter to connect the USB 3.0 front panel to the USB 2.0 header - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025

The USB ports will only run at USB 2.0 speeds, though.

 

[mcan226]

Your motherboard only has USB 2.0 headers, but you can buy an adapter to connect the USB 3.0 front panel to the USB 2.0 header - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025

The USB ports will only run at USB 2.0 speeds, though.

Aren't those blue ports 3.0?

 

[USAFRet]

Page 1-16 or your user manual says that not gonna happen.
There is no USB 3.0 header on that board

 

[USAFRet]

Your motherboard only has USB 2.0 headers, but you can buy an adapter to connect the USB 3.0 front panel to the USB 2.0 header - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025

The USB ports will only run at USB 2.0 speeds, though.

Aren't those blue ports 3.0?

The blue ones on the back, yes.
But there is no connector on the board to talk to the USB 3.0 ports on your case.

 

[mcan226]

Your motherboard only has USB 2.0 headers, but you can buy an adapter to connect the USB 3.0 front panel to the USB 2.0 header - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025

The USB ports will only run at USB 2.0 speeds, though.

Aren't those blue ports 3.0?

The blue ones on the back, yes.
But there is no connector on the board to talk to the USB 3.0 ports on your case.

So, long story short, front panel usb ports are useless * with this mobo, but those in the back will work fine with 3.0?

 

[USAFRet]

So, long story short, front panel usb ports are useless * with this mobo, but those in the back will work fine with 3.0?

Yeah, pretty much.
Unless you buy extra parts to talk to the case ports.

 

[mcan226]

Yeah, pretty much.
Unless you buy extra parts to talk to the case ports.

Nah, i'm fine. Most of my usb are 2.0 anyway. I have no issue using the back panel.

When I upgrade the mobo i'll make sure it has usb 3 headers.


Thanks man.