How to Get the Front USB to Work on an MSI Motherboard
- 1). Remove the side panel of the computer to access the motherboard.
- 2). Find the front USB cable for the case. The front USB cable is most likely bundled with other cables towards the front of the case. The cable has a rectangular connector and is labeled "USB."
- 3). Connect the front USB cable to the correct jumper on the MSI motherboard. As all motherboards (even those from the same brand) are different, refer to the motherboard manual for exact location of the USB jumper. The USB jumper is most likely towards the bottom of the motherboard, and two USB jumpers should be side-by-side. The front USB cable can only go onto the jumper one way. The front USB cable has one blocked-off slot (looking at the tip of the cable). Likewise, the jumper port has one needle missing. Use these missing points as a guide for aligning the cable to the jumper.
- 4). Replace the side panel to close the case.
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