Upgrading to AM5: How do I connect the front panel USB on an MSI B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi?

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Asked By TechieTurtle77 On

I'm upgrading to an AM5 motherboard and I've hit a snag with my MSI B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi. On my previous AM4 board, there was a connector next to the motherboard power for the front panel USB, but now I can't find where to plug it in. Are there any options to connect it, or do I need a converter? Also, I've noticed that newer boards don't seem to require USB cables for the motherboard IO anymore. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm in the middle of the upgrade!

2 Answers

Answered By GamerGuru123 On

Are you talking about connecting front panel USB-C or USB-A? Check along the right edge of the board; the IO layout has been rotated 90 degrees. You should have some headers available for your USB connections there.

Answered By DIY_Dynamo99 On

Look near the bottom of your motherboard, below the SATA ports. You should find two USB 3.1 headers - they might be blue. Just be careful as those pins can bend easily. For USB-C, it should be above the SATA ports, so make sure you connect to that header. That should help you get everything sorted out!

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