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USB Headers and connectors

Will USB 2.0 plugs like this connect correctly to headers on older motherboards without USB 2.0? Because I have computers with a Biostar M7VIB and a Soyo SY-K7VTA motherboard, and I want to use the USB headers on the motherboard.

USB CONNECTOR 2.0
http://www.acortech.com/.sc/ms/dd/1059804101287709/9/nc/Cable%20%5E2F%20Accessories--USB%20Cable%20%5E2F%20IEEE%201394%20Firewire/998/USB%20CONNECTOR%202%2E0

Also, does it make a difference whether the headers are paired together or seaperate? Because I've seen the connectors for the plugs come paired together, like this:
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=4264

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The concept of those extra two pins (9 & 10) were what I initially didn't understand. With what everyone said, I guess those are just there so you get the dual plugs oriented correctly, right?

I don't think I'll have to move the wires on the connector, because I looked at both my motherboards manuals, and they're the standard, but it's nice to know how to do that in case I ever need to.

Thanks for the help!

Jbirk1

No problem. Most motherboards are standard, but it is an excellent idea to always check. The missing pin is to help you line up the easy Intel connector. Even on my AMD motherboards, they all have this same Intel connector, so it must be standard. I always check though.

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