MSI 990FXA-GD65 USB 3.0 headers?

[Paladine]

The info on their web site states they have included support for USB 3.0 front panel ports but when I look in the manual I only see USB 2.0 headers. Can anyone confirm if this board does come with support for front panel USB 3.0 slots?

I am looking to buy Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 case but want a mainboard that will support the USB 3.0 ports on the front panel.

Thanks

 

[ScottiB]

where have you seen mention of USB 3.0 internal header? The specs show usb 2.0 internal with 3.0 on the rear

Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x ATX 24-pin power connector
- 1 x ATX 8-pin 12V CPU power connector
- CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 1 x Front panel connector
- 1 x Chassis intrusion switch connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors
- 6 x Serial ATA III connectors
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x SPDIF-out connector
- 1 x TPM module connector



Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
- 1 x Claer CMOS button
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF-out
- 1 x Optical SPDIF-out
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)
- 1 x RJ45 LAN Jacks
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack

 

[ScottiB]

*double post*

 

[Paladine]

http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/990FXA-GD65.html

USB 3.0
Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. MSI also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient.

On MSI's site as above - that seems to say it supports front panel USB 3.0 which would suggest USB 3.0 headers. Like you I checked the manual to make sure but I only see USB2.0 headers, which is why I started the thread, to see if someone has one working with front panel USB 3.0 ports.

Thanks

 

[ScottiB]

looks like the UK site needs fixing because the global site doesn't have this

http://msi.com/product/mb/990FXA-GD65.html

the board definitely doesn't have a front panel header for USB3.0

 

[Paladine]

Thanks for clarifying, looks like I will be going for Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 instead then since it is only about £8 more expensive than the MSI here in Poland.