Adding Internal USB 2.0 Headers?

[RickSinGA]

I am about to build my new 4790k/M7F system. I have 4 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports on the front of my Obsidian 900D. I connect 25 USB 2.0 devices thru 4 USB Hubs to the front of my case when I fly; disconnected when not flying. The USB 3.0 ports will not work correctly with my devices. I will have to give up the 2 USB 2.0 headers on the MB for the ROG Front Base Dual Bay device I am adding. These were the headers I have normally used to connect the front 4 ports.

I have seen some PCIe adapters that give internal and external ports but not 2 additional internal headers.

So, my question; is it possible to replace the 2 internal USB 2.0 headers for use with the Case's front 4 ports? If so, how?

Thanks
Rick S.

[Nate152]

Why I was saying to use the extension cables

Can you not use the extension cables to connect to the front base then connect those to the nzxt panel?

[RickSinGA]

Nate152 wrote:
Why I was saying to use the extension cables

Can you not use the extension cables to connect to the front base then connect those to the nzxt panel?

I am not following you?

[RickSinGA]

I wonder if I could get 2 normal 10 pin USB header plugs and transfer the pins from the ROG double connector to them. Then plug one into the MB USB as it would normally and plug the other into the NZXT?

Anyone know if that would work if I kept the pin to pin in the correct order on the NZXT as it would have in the MB.

Are there any ASUS tech's around here?

Thanks
Rick S.

[Nate152]

That is more or less what I suggested in my previous post. If 2 extension cables can fit in the front base connector, then you can connect them to any of the usb headers.

You follow me now?

[RickSinGA]

Okay, I now get what you mean; but being able to plug them in does not mean they will work. The ROG panel will only work with ROG and a very few other ASUS mother boards because they plug directly into the headers. The headers have connections, not only for USB, that tie directly to the BIOS transmitting info to the ROG Panel. If I introduce the NZXT, splitting part of the stream, will the ROG panel operate as intended.

I wonder if using a solid 20 pin plug instead of 2-10 pin plugs was to discourage what we are discussing?

ASUS tech, isle 4.......customer has a question!

Rick S.

[Nate152]

I see what you're saying, while we can power it, it won't give the readings.

Yeah my hair is singed LOL.

[Nate152]

From this it says you only need 1 usb header, have a look:

http://rog.asus.com/317732014/maximus-motherboards/front-base-upgrade-guide-for-maximus-vii-motherbo...

It looks like you will be able to do what you want after all, including using the NZXT panel.

[RickSinGA]

Nate152 wrote:
From this it says you only need 1 usb header, have a look:

http://rog.asus.com/317732014/maximus-motherboards/front-base-upgrade-guide-for-maximus-vii-motherbo...

It looks like you will be able to do what you want after all, including using the NZXT panel.

Well, you are right about it only needing one header but if you read on, they call that piece the Q-Connector and the Q-Connector is only used to update the ROG Panel.

Once the panel is updated you remove the Q-Connector and place the 20 pin ROG connector back over both headers. ***?????$%**

You got me excited there for a minute.

Smoldering
Rick S.

[RickSinGA]

You know, you would think that ASUS would warn people that using the ROG Panel will preclude them from using there Computer Case Front Panel USB 2.0 ports. That would have been nice to know before I spent the money on the panel and the NZXT board.

This is not what I would call "Best Business Practices". More like "Bait and Switch"!

Hopefully, someone from ASUS will troll this thread and contact me with any options/avenues I have failed to locate.

Rick S.

[Nate152]

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?51485-Front-Base-amp-Maximus-VII-Hero-do-i-have-a-problem&c...