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.

[RickSinGA]

Totally different problem from what he describes Nate. I don't see any "power" problem, connectivity is my issue.

Thanks
Rick S.

[Nate152]

I posted that because he says he has it connected to the ROG_EXT header and nothing else. It looks like you don't need a usb port to power it.

[RickSinGA]

Just an update Nate, and anyone else lurking.

Once I actually started my new build I saw something different than what I had drawn up in my head. The USB headers were kind of separated. That is, one was a normal USB header that had a sort of shroud around it like they normally do. The other was not shrouded and a 18 or 20 pin connector could go over it and the pins next to it (the ROG _EXT Connector). That was the part that threw me reading the documentation. I had originally though that the ROG_EXT used both USB headers.

I did use that ROG_EXT header to hook up the Front Bay panel and got one of the NZXT boards to split the other USB header. All 4 of my front case USB 2.0 ports are alive thru the NZXT board but I haven't gotten to test my flight gear yet. Probably next week for that. If the NZXT created new headers I should be okay, if it is simply a hub I could be in trouble.

Fingers crossed;)

Thanks for the help, us old codgers are a little slow on the draw at times. ( my wife says fixated, overly opinionated, closed minded and stubborn on my better days)

Rick S.

[Nate152]

Well that's great you got it figured out (which the smart ones usually do).

Yeah let me know how it goes, I got my fingers crossed it works too.