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Question USB -> Drive bay -> Mobo connector

Hi,
I'm seeking a USB expansion unit for a spare 5.25" drive bay I have, with 2, 4 or maybe 6 USB 2.0 ports. It needs to connect to my spare motherboard 3-pin male (edited) usb connector.

Has anyone seen such a unit on their travels please?
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Default Re: USB -> Drive bay -> Mobo connector

what motherboard? 3 pin female usb is a connection im not familiar with. All the motherboard usb connections I use are 4 pin per usb slot


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Default Re: USB -> Drive bay -> Mobo connector

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what motherboard? 3 pin female usb is a connection im not familiar with. All the motherboard usb connections I use are 4 pin per usb slot

Crikey - do you ever take a break ?!!

It's a M.S.I. MS-7005

Currently, only the rear USB and one of the front USB connectors is in use.
They are 4 - well, 5 pin in fact, sorry, my error.



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yeah the 5th pin to one row doesnt do anything

as for taking a break I sit on forums whiles im working as most of what I do is on bench and I would just be sat here twiddling my thumbs

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Default Re: USB -> Drive bay -> Mobo connector

Amazon.co.uk: Roline 5.25" Usb 2.0 Multi Card Reader Bay + Front Panel: Electronics & Photo something like this


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Thanks, I looked at that but I don't really need all of the extra bits n bobs.
An incorporated fan would be ideal. Still looking.
Thanks though


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Default Re: USB -> Drive bay -> Mobo connector

Hmmm..
Ok, so;
If I wanted to plug the USB cable which is currently plugged into No.4 USB in the above photo (top half), into No.2 USB (bottom half of photo), which way round would the plug need to go and what would I do with both of the fifth black plugs?


EDIT:
Answered my own question!
For my motherboard type:

http://www.usbman.com/Guides/C1.GIF



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