I plan to replace my MB soon and the new MB will have at least USB 2 native capability. The front panel USB ports on my case are now, of course, USB 1. If I connect them to the new MB's USB headers will that offer any problems to USB 2 devices?
Thank you.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS-8500
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
CPU
3.10 Gig Intel Core i5-3350P
Motherboard
Dell 0NW73C A00
Memory
8192 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (19.1"vis, s/n HVELA10194, Octo
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768
Hard Drives
INTEL SSDSA2CW120G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (120.03 GB)
INTEL SSDSA2CW080G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (80.02 GB)
No...USB2 is backwards compatible so you should have no issues...
However USB2 devices will run at the lower speeds when connected to your front USB1 ports.
2 things to look into is see if any newer USB front headers will fit your case...that or add a PCI USB3 expansion card for more ports.
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
CPU
Q6600
Motherboard
ASUS P5K
Memory
4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 8800GTS Vid Card
Hard Drives
500G Seagate SATA
200G Seagate SATA
100G WD Caviar SATA
80G WD Caviar IDE
No...USB2 is backwards compatible so you should have no issues...
However USB2 devices will run at the lower speeds when connected to your front USB1 ports.
2 things to look into is see if any newer USB front headers will fit your case...that or add a PCI USB3 expansion card for more ports.
That is exactly what I wanted to know. I was afraid your second comment, the one about speed, would be the case so I guess I will find a new USB front header.
Thanks again.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS-8500
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
CPU
3.10 Gig Intel Core i5-3350P
Motherboard
Dell 0NW73C A00
Memory
8192 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (19.1"vis, s/n HVELA10194, Octo
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768
Hard Drives
INTEL SSDSA2CW120G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (120.03 GB)
INTEL SSDSA2CW080G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (80.02 GB)
No...USB2 is backwards compatible so you should have no issues...
However USB2 devices will run at the lower speeds when connected to your front USB1 ports.
2 things to look into is see if any newer USB front headers will fit your case...that or add a PCI USB3 expansion card for more ports.
I don't wish to be insulting, but I don't believe this.
As far as I know, motherboard headers are the same for USB1 and USB2, and so are the cables. Same number of conductors, in the same physical configuration. No additional keys or slots.
I believe that you'll get USB2 data rates from your front panel. This assumes that your front panel connection isn't discrete wires like I've seen in old PC cases.
USB3 is another story. The older USB connector isn't compatible with it. Some motherboard makers supply an adapter to allow older USB front panel connectors to use the USB3 header on the motherboard. (At USB2 data rates. Apparently the board detects the missing wires.)
