Fitting a USB front panel

[laptox]

Hi guys,

Been asked to fit a USB front panel into an existing desktop computer. Not something I have done before - wonder if anybody has any experience of this in particular:-

Where do the cables from the various ports go ?

Any recommendation of what part to buy (uk based)

I was hoping to slot it in where the floppy disk drive currently sits - would this be ok ?

aNY OTHER THOUGHTS ?

 

[JMMD]

As long as the motherboard can support the additional ports it's not a big deal at all. All you need is some free USB, Firewire, etc headers on the motherboard. Some even just patch to the rear ports but that's not a great system.

 

[Benny26]

The motherboard manual will show you where to fit the wires for a USB extension panel (if it can support them of course). It would be better if you bought a front panel USB extension with a "Plug" end on it, like most newer one come with anyway (as opposed to individual wires coming from it, like oldish ones).

 

[laptox]

The motherboard manual will show you where to fit the wires for a USB extension panel (if it can support them of course). It would be better if you bought a front panel USB extension with a "Plug" end on it, like most newer one come with anyway (as opposed to individual wires coming from it, like oldish ones).

Thanks Guys......you couldn't give an example of what to but could you ?

 

[Mizzou]

Thanks Guys......you couldn't give an example of what to but could you ?

Your probably looking for something like this Multi Port Panel for Front Drive Bay. The cables will attach to the appropriate headers on the motherboard (if they are present).

The other alternative is to go with an external usb hub ... get the job done too.