How'd they do that?

[TroutWild]

I swear I've checked the archived posts for this one with no luck.
On a computer case with various connections (usb, audio out, midi/joystick etc.)on the FRONT of the case, how are these connections made with the motherboard/slot cards? Are they special motherboards? Jumpers? Can any motherboard be adapted to a case with front connections? Sure would be nice to have those usb's out front 'n handy! Thanks Y'all.
Clueless in California

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The fishing was good, it was the catching that was bad!

[mjc]

Many motherboards have USB headers. The front panel connections can be bought as a unit and should come with the necessary cables to connect with those headers. Some boards that don't come with headers can have the cables routed through the inside of the case and passed through an openning in the back panel and connected to the proper connection there...not quite as neat or elegant as a board with hearders but it gets the job done.

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mjc
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[Reid]

Check CyberGuys (http://www.cyberguys.com/) and search with "media ports up front".

"Plug in your headset, joystick, camera, or other accessories into the front of your computer! Installs in less than 5 minutes, and saves you hours of crawling behind your computer looking for the correct port/jack/ connector. Perfect for gamers, net surfers, technicians, or public-use computers! Relocate FireWire, game, headphone out, speaker out, microphone, and 2- USB connectors, plus volume control. Mounts using one 5-1/4" bay and one card slot."



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[TroutWild]

You guys totally rock! Thanks for the speedy replies, both of which were EXCELLENT!!!!!

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The fishing was good, it was the catching that was bad!