*solved* Motherboard USB ports

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Umm hey, sorry this might be a tadbit random for arduino things (though it is a bit relevant).

So well I've been plottign on upgrading my particular comptuer cause I've had the thing for about 6 years now and shes really showing her age.
So I specced out a new motherboard, processor, some new ram (have more then enough powersupply and all for everything else). Just I started to take apart my current comp to check about the "integrated wireless adaptor" that it has (to see if there might be any way to make it work for the new motherboard).

So upon taking the computer apart, I'm sitting here lookign at about a 3 in long PCboard strip. Has a wire leading out of it to a connector on teh case where I attach the antenna. Then the other end has a 4pin connector that goes to a bank of 4pin polarized (though the header on the wire has no polarization) male headers marked USB 3-6. (note they are actually 5 pin headers missing 1 pin on one end).

I started lookign for these on the new motherboard in hopes that I might not have to buy another wifi adaptor, or have to solder a USB connector onto this one and have this ugly wire sticking out the back of my computer.

On the board though there are several 10 pin (rows 5 and 4 with space on end) connectors marked USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910. Now IIRC USB 3.0 uses a 9pin interface (4 for compatibility with existing USB, and the 5 for the new stuff). So would it work if I were to stick my wireless stick's "usb" plug into one of those connectors, following the same 4 wires connected, with the 1 space overhang?

Sorry I realise its not really an arduino question per se, though it might have some utility for anyone who reads this (I'm personally thinking, I might end up hooking an external HD or 2 into those and then loading them in one of the 3.5in bays so I can just pull them out at will, but they won't be strewn across my desk like they can end up being now)

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Just want to make sure you know, those 10 pin connectors are not due to USB 3.0. Each 10-pin header is for a pair of USB ports (which is why they are labeled USB34, USB56, etc).

I think your biggest problem is going to be finding drivers for that card. Have you tried looking up the model number of the wireless card?

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I'm planning on using the exact current harddrive with all existing software for the new equipment. I've changed out stuff while using same HDs several times before, my only need will be the driver to the new graphics card. that should negate my need of a new driver. And also I'm pretty sure that the things been running on a windows update driver for a few years anyway from when I wiped the machine to put Win7 on.

but so each of those is actually 2 USB ports. Well thats good then, thanks for your help.

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Nikarus:
I'm planning on using the exact current harddrive with all existing software for the new equipment. I've changed out stuff while using same HDs several times before, my only need will be the driver to the new graphics card. that should negate my need of a new driver. And also I'm pretty sure that the things been running on a windows update driver for a few years anyway from when I wiped the machine to put Win7 on.

but so each of those is actually 2 USB ports. Well thats good then, thanks for your help.

So you already have Windows 7 on the old machine? You should be set then. Sounds like the manufacturer just took the guts of an off-the-shelf USB wireless adapter and stuck it inside the case.