Help connecting addt'l USB port directly to the motherboard

[frivolousme]

I'm on a dying PIII with insufficient power to split the one USB port still working. I've got various USB adapters, including a [USB single + 5-PIN FEMALE] cable that looks like it could go somewhere on the motherboard with 5 PINS but I don't know where. I'm building my next computer myself but need this old klunker to hang in there with me for another week or two.

HELP!

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[ssddx]

if your one usb port is working 100% you could just use a powered usb hub.

it sounds like you have one of these http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xfv5Xh02L.jpg which fits onto the usb header on the board which looks like the blue thing here http://www.bill-mcminn.com/pchelp/USB%20Header%20Pins.jpg

however, if you're not getting sufficient power, adding another port may not fix that issue. it would only fix if you're having issues with a particular usb controller or if your actual ports are damaged. since you already have it, you could try but i cant guarantee anything.