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New Crosshair V Formula-Z owner already needs help

Redwing3139
Level 7

‎04-01-2013 05:40 PM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 09:30 PM by Community Admin

Hello

I literally just recieved my new Crosshair V Formula-Z motherboard and it looks awesome.

I do have 1 question though, on the board next to the 24 pin power connectors it has a "socket" labled USB3_56. How do I use this usb socket given it just has "pins"

Thank You
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Myk_SilentShado
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‎04-01-2013 06:21 PM

Those sockets are used with Headers that you have to buy seperately. Like the old PCI slot ones of days gone by.
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lewybear
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‎04-01-2013 10:10 PM

Yep exactly like a separate card or built in the case, mine has two usb3 on the top with that connector.
Plenty of USB on board though so it's not a "have" to use feature.
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evohicks
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In response to lewybear

‎04-02-2013 01:02 AM

Yes, as said above these will be for external USB3. There are 4 already on the back so if you need more you would have to buy the extra external component.
I don't expect many users of this board would have connected to this to be honest.
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oldbrave
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‎04-02-2013 09:24 PM

Actually most of the better quality newer cases come with the proper plug to use that socket for the front USB connections.
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EvylCyn
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In response to oldbrave

‎04-07-2013 02:31 PM

oldbrave wrote:
Actually most of the better quality newer cases come with the proper plug to use that socket for the front USB connections.

I just bought and put my CVFZ in my CM Storm Trooper case last weekend- it has the usb ports on the front/top of the case with a header which I connected /shrug why not 😉 plugging in the front is more convenient then reaching around and plugging in the back.
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Chris_Manico
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‎04-07-2013 11:47 PM

The Haf X also has the proper USB 3 connection for the Front panel USB 3.0
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