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Old 10-08-2007, 02:46 AM   #1
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Which USB?

My motherboard shows two different locations for the usb connection, USB56 and USB78.

how do I know which one to plug into?

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Old 10-08-2007, 03:29 AM   #2
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thoes are the port numbers for 4 additional ports 5, 6, 7, and 8.
that is in addition to the 4 ports you already have on the rear of the motherboard.

you can use all of them or just one of them if you want.
it's your choice.
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:09 PM   #3
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alright so i have 2 usb slots on the front, and 4 on the back

i want them all to be usable

which one should it be in? usb56?

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Old 10-09-2007, 11:09 AM   #4
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Doesn't matter. 56 or 78, whatever is easier.
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