USB header cables

[Susan Miller]

One of the cards I have needs an internal USB header cable but didn't
come with it.

I found this: http://preview.tinyurl.com/yc3bycp
and bought it

It doesn't fit! The hard plastic shell around the one end blocks me
from plugging it in. I think I have a male vs female problem (I always
get confused with usb). I think I need a "female" end (it needs to
slip inside the the other end) but with the hard plastic around it, it
can't do that.

Is it possible to get a cable with 4 pin usb plugs on both ends? I can
find cables with 5 pin connectors on both ends but not 4 pins.

Sue

 

[Susan Miller]

Male = pin(s) to insert into Female = hole(s)/socket/slot

*LOL*. Yeah, I know that part, but, I did manage to get myself
confused. For this card I need a type "B" (one of the sort of squarish
ends) plug and I found one that's a male B end to 5 pin.

I think it would be a good idea to let us know what card you have, and
what the pins on the card are for. If the wires aren't exact you can fry
the header on the card. I sometimes get usb adapters for motherboard
headers where all the wires are have individual receptors, so you can
make sure that you're attaching each to the appropriate pin on the header.

Ari

That's a GREAT idea and will help me from confusing myself and
everyone else trying to explain.

Here are pictures of the card with DIY instructions:
http://hd.engadget.com/2009/05/12/how-to-install-a-cablecard-tuner-in-your-diy-media-center/

Here is a picture of the plugs:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2009/05/cc_install11_lg.jpg

What I'm looking for now is the power plug.

From the description of the card, I'll need: USB 2.0 motherboard
header and internal power connector (for internal OCUR).

The power connector is the 4 pin connector next to the USB B jack. Any
idea what sort of power connector I need?

I really wish this card came with cables, it's the first one I've
bought where all I get is the card and I have to hunt for the cables
on my own.

Sue