My MoBo needs 2nd USB 2.0 Header for Case I/O, HELP!

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iRon_Man22

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Hey guys, I have an ASUS Maximus Hero IX z270 MoBo. The board only has one usb 2.0 header. I have a corsair h115i that takes up the usb 2.0 header, which means my Corsair 900d case's front usb i/o is un-usable, since I have no second usb 2.0 on the mobo. What is the best solution for me so I can still use that front panel i/o on my 900d? is the a splitter or adapter that I could use? Thanks in advance!
 
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http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/MAXIMUS_IX_HERO/E12186_MAXIMUS_IX_HERO_UM_V2_WEB.pdf

The USB2.0 header on the board is actually meant for adding additional USB2.0 ports on the back of the PC. Your front panel is supposed to hook up to the USB3.0 header (item #17, p. 1-2, labelled "USB3_12" on the motherboard between the TMP connector & the "ROG_EXT" connector) or the USB3.1 header (item #9, p. 1-2, labelled "USB3.1_E1, next to where your 24/20+4 pin ATX power connector is).

I'm a little confused, though, as to how your Corsair h115i fan cable is blocking the USB2.0 connector. If the h115i is plugged in down there, it should be plugged into the "CHA_FAN3" port; the "ROG_EXT" port (which could potentially obstruct the USB2.0 port) is meant for the ASUS OC Panel (https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboard-Accessory/OC_Panel/)...which is completely separate from the h115i (& can be installed whether or not you're actually overclocking).
 
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Lemme attach some pictures to better explain:

Here are the case's front i/o usb cables, there are two.
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Here is the only usb 2.0 header on the MoBo, which currently is being used by the h115i (as shown in the middle).
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How do I connect those 2x usb case i/o cables to my mobo if the mobo's only usb 2.0 header is currently being used.

Does that help clear it up?
 
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