Need Help - USB Connectors

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Jethro

This is better posted here. Sorry.

My MOBO has a header for extra USB, and I have what I will call an
'adaptor' that mounts on the back of my tower and has two USB ports
plus another 15-hole plug (7+8), both of which have small cables to
facilitate connecting to the MOBO. The USB is easy - but I am
wondering what the other one is for? And for that matter what do you
call this 'adaptor' - I tried to find one on Google but didn't find
anything similar.

One last question out of curiosity. Since this 'adaptor' has two USB
ports going to one MOBO header, can I use two USB peripherals at same
time plugged into that 'adaptor' (e,g, my flatbed scanner and separate
printer)?

Thanks

Jethro
 
Jethro said:
This is better posted here. Sorry.

The USB is easy - but I am
wondering what the other one is for? And for that matter what do you
call this 'adaptor' - I tried to find one on Google but didn't find
anything similar.
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The other connector is a 'D'-type connector intended for use as an extra COM
port. Once upon a time most mobos had two COM ports onboard. Now you are
lucky to find one - but some mobos do have a pin header for use with the
sort of ROB (Receptacle On Bracket - your other question answered) that
you've obtained.
One last question out of curiosity. Since this 'adaptor' has two USB
ports going to one MOBO header, can I use two USB peripherals at same
time plugged into that 'adaptor' (e,g, my flatbed scanner and separate
printer)?
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Yes.
 
The other connector is a 'D'-type connector intended for use as an extra COM
port. Once upon a time most mobos had two COM ports onboard. Now you are
lucky to find one - but some mobos do have a pin header for use with the
sort of ROB (Receptacle On Bracket - your other question answered) that
you've obtained.


Yes.
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Thanks

Jethro
 
John A said:
The other connector is a 'D'-type connector intended for use as an extra COM
port. Once upon a time most mobos had two COM ports onboard. Now you are
lucky to find one - but some mobos do have a pin header for use with the
sort of ROB (Receptacle On Bracket - your other question answered) that
you've obtained.
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Sorry, but I mis-read your pin-count. Disregard my COM COMments. ;<{
 
Jethro said:
Joystick ???

Jethro
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Well yes, the games port is usually a 15 pin "D" socket. Having liberally
filled my trousers once, I didn't want to risk any more gaffes by suggesting
this earlier!

John A
 
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