Motherboard/case has partial incompatibility? (USB)

[TokyoNight]

Hi,

I purchased the Zalman Z9+ case along with a Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H. I initially purchased an MSI B75MA-P45 but as it was out-of-stock I got offered the Gigabyte for the same price. However, I only just noticed this on PPP:

"Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports."

What does this mean? I'm guessing the ports on the case are standard USB 2.0, would I still be able to use these? I don't understand what the "onboard USB 3.0 header" is though.

Thanks

 

[Outlander_04]

If the case has a USB3 port on the front you can plug it in to a USB 3 header on the motherboard [ if it has one ]

Your motherboard will fit , you will be limited to USB 2 ports on the front .
The only USB 3 ports will be at the back on the motherboard back panel

 

[Goodeggray]

If the case has front usb2 ports you can plug them into the usb2 header on the mobo. If you want to use the usb3 header then you can get a front usb3 adapter the goes into one of the 5.25 bays and plug into the usb3 header on the mobo. You may never do this because there are usb3 ports on the back in the I/O section.

 

[svengeguttensen]

Hi,

I purchased the Zalman Z9+ case along with a Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H. I initially purchased an MSI B75MA-P45 but as it was out-of-stock I got offered the Gigabyte for the same price. However, I only just noticed this on PPP:

"Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports."

What does this mean? I'm guessing the ports on the case are standard USB 2.0, would I still be able to use these? I don't understand what the "onboard USB 3.0 header" is though.

Thanks

USB headers are the physical connection (i.e. a series of pins) on the motherboard itself where you plug in the cable that comes from the USB ports on the front of the case.

You can get an adapter that converts the USB 3.0 wiring from the case's front ports to a motherboard's USB 2.0 header.

 

[TokyoNight]

USB headers are the physical connection (i.e. a series of pins) on the motherboard itself where you plug in the cable that comes from the USB ports on the front of the case.

You can get an adapter that converts the USB 3.0 wiring from the case's front ports to a motherboard's USB 2.0 header.

Can you link me to one of the adapters please? Would my motherboard with the adapter be able to support the 4 USB2.0 connections which my case has? Or would it only be able to support a smaller number?

 

[Outlander_04]

No adapter is needed

connect the front USB2 ports to USB2 headers on the motherboard

 

[iceclock]

means that ur mobo has a usb3 header for front port but the case doesnt have one.

 

[TokyoNight]

No adapter is needed

connect the front USB2 ports to USB2 headers on the motherboard

Does my MB have them? That's a big relief, thanks

 

[iceclock]

yes, but do u really need usb3 in front of ur case? when u got it behind the case

 

[Goodeggray]

Your case has 4usb2 ports on the front and no usb3 ports. If this is correct you do not need any adapters your mobo spec state there are 4 usb2 headers perfect.
If you case has usb3 ports on the front you're fine you mobo has usb3 headers. you will only need a adapter when there are usb3 port on the front of the case andyour mobo does not have usb3 headers.

 

[TokyoNight]

yes, but do u really need usb3 in front of ur case? when u got it behind the case

I'll be using the PC for gaming, but I suppose I'll just plug the keyboard in the back USB3 port. Would it make any noticeable difference for my mouse/headset though if I use the USB2 ports on my case instead of the USB3 ports?

 

[Goodeggray]

No, usb2 speed are plenty fast for mouse and keyboards.

 

[iceclock]

no, thats fine. mostly for usb keys and usb hard-drive usb 3 would benefit.

 

[TokyoNight]

No, usb2 speed are plenty fast for mouse and keyboards.

no, thats fine. mostly for usb keys and usb hard-drive usb 3 would benefit.

Thanks