how do I connect the front panel that has a usb 2.0 to a usb 3.0 board

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I have a lian-li PC-P80 case with 4 front panel usb 2.0 sockets and a EVGA Z170 Classified K board with no usb 2.0 header the board it does have 2 3.0 Onboard USB listed under (Internal I/O Connectors) on the specifications. How do I go about connecting the 4 front panel usb 2.0 sockets? The board is still in shipping I would just like to make sure if have what I need when it arrives
 
It would be a better idea to get a front usb3 adapter. 3.5" if you have teh in the front of your case or 5.25 if you don't.
This way you get actual USB3 which is backward compatible with 2.

https://www.amazon.com/Tendak-4-Ports-Metal-Connector-Adapter/dp/B00Q6XFAFU/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466549877&sr=1-3&keywords=front+usb+3+adapter

https://www.amazon.com/Media-Front-Panel-Reader-Adapters/dp/B00ULZATR8/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466549921&sr=1-6&keywords=front+usb+3+adapter+5.25

There's plethora of these. Just seach for "front usb 3.0 adapter"

Btw, you said in you OP that the board is shipping, not that you already have it.
 

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the front panel usb sockets on this case are on the top and easy to get to if I add one of the products u mentioned I would have to open the front case door which have the 3 140 mm cooling fans and if left open to use usb sockets I'm taking a chance on overheating the components
 

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THANKS very much I see its out of stock now but I'LL chase it down somewhere. I also contacted the manufacture by e-mail and will see if they sell the same item thanks for your time I owe u one
 
Obviously it's made by lian-li so they'll know where to get it or sell it directly: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pw-is40av85ai0/
I didn't notice it was out of stock or i would have linked to them directly.

The item has listed compatibility only with the PC-P80N, but, from what i've gathered, it should work with teh non-N version aswell. Do ask them though to be sure. Maybe they have a different item for the non-N that is not listed or something. Doesn't hurt to ask.

Cheers!