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   posted: May. 17, 2008 @ 12:28a
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I am putting together a computer and the case has a 1394 connector, the mobo has usb slots/pins but the manual says not to connect the 1394 to usb pins?? I don't see any other place to connect. Any idea, can I use the usb1 for the usb pin and usb2 for 1394 pin?
Thanks


Here is mobo specs

http://www.gigabyte-usa.com/Support/Motherboard/Manual_Model.aspx?ProductID=2611

Model
Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-G31M-S2L
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium
FSB 1333/1066MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel G31
South Bridge Intel ICH7
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 1
PCI Express x1 1
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 4
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Intel GMA 3100
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC662
Audio Channels 6 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
Video Ports D-Sub
USB 4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 4 x USB 2.0
Physical Spec
Form Factor Micro ATX
Dimensions 9.6" x 7.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin

   posted: May. 17, 2008 @ 12:28a

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   posted: May. 17, 2008 @ 12:36a
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If your motherboard does not have onboard 1394 (and it appears that yours does not), then you either don't connect the 1394 or you buy a PCI/PCI(e) card that has 1394.

You should not connect 1394 to the onboard USB.

   posted: May. 17, 2008 @ 11:40p
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alant2 said:Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-G31M-S2L

G31 = Low End Intel Chipset
S2 = Low End Gigabyte product

No Firewire for you!

For Gigabyte you need the DS4 or DQ6 family to get good stuff like Firewire if I remember right.

And yes, Firewire (1394) is NOT the same as USB, so do not hook that connector up to your USB Headers. You stand a good chance at frying the USB Circuits on your motherboard if you do it.

   posted: May. 19, 2008 @ 12:30p
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Thanks, you both saved me a !fried! board........

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