front panel adapter block

[Peterthecat1]

trying to find a nifty product in the MSI motherboard manual called MSI mConnector. that is anadapter/block that u plug the prontpanel wires into then plug to the motherboard as on piece looks like its also made by asus for their board tho i cant seem to find it for sale anybody kknow where to get this online

 

[i7Baby]

They are individually made for each motherboard because each motherboard has pins in different places. There's no standard (though there needs to be).

 

[alexoiu]

http://www.avadirect.com/M-Connector-Kit-1x-FireWire-2x-USB-1x-Front-Panel-1x-Audio-1x-Speaker/Product/3569780
but discontinued.
Other option:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0&_nkw=msi+m-connector&_sacat=0

 

[MarkW]

I did some digging. I finally found this page...
http://www.avadirect.com/M-Connector-Kit-1x-FireWire-2x-USB-1x-Front-Panel-1x-Audio-1x-Speaker/Product/3569780

It is listed as being Discontinued, and out of stock.

 

[i7Baby]

The Asus is just one block - for pwr, rst, pwr led, hdd led. And I'm not sure what other motherboards it would suit.

 

[Peterthecat1]

I saw the ebay listing but from germany ???? and the others discontinued bummer this really looked like a nifty gadget to allow a fat fingered person to be able to easily plug those in where u could see them then have one bigger plug to push onto the M/B i sent a request for info to msi see what they say??? it shows the device in there manual as an option but gives no part# to order and searching the web site was a no go will try the same for asus and asrock... hey by the way I heard some where that asrock and asus were mostly the same like GMC and Chevy true??

 

[MarkW]

No. AsRock was founded by some former Asus people. But that is where the similarities end.

The manual shows that as being an option, but that was years ago. All references that I found were 2012 timeframe. Nothing since that time. So if you find one somewhere, expect no support. Everyone has moved on from it apparently.

 

[Peterthecat1]

From MSI: You can order a set of 2 pcs from us by calling 626-271-1004 M-F 9A-6P pacific time. The cost of the accessories is $5 a set with a flat rate $7 s&h fee for a total of $12.

 

[MarkW]

Wow! for something they seem to have available, they sure do not have it listed on the web.

 

[Peterthecat1]

yeah couldnt find it any where so sent a question on customer support and they actually came thru in less than 48!! tho kinda funny shipping is more than part... i could ship it for less than 3 bucks