Considering getting this Cubitek Mini Itx Tank case and an Intel D525MW Atom based motherboard and make my own Haiku Box.
This case has 2 USB 3.0 ports on front. Can these be connected to an Intel D525MW motherboard even though it is only a USB 2.0 based motherboard? Or will these ports not work and I can only use the USB 2.0 ports on the rear?
Would be nice if 3.0 ports can be wired to the 2.0 system.
That said, I wonder if it worth it, as these days an D524 ITX motherboard with USB3 controler should not be more expansive than an USB2 only + this kind of adapter…
As far i know, every USB 3.0 Controller has also a USB 2.0 controller integrated.
It’s definite possible to connect a Standard Type A USB 3.0 plug to a Standard Type A USB 2.0 plug.
But I think that the internel connectors are not compatible, even if you can plug the USB 3.0 internal connector on the USB 2.0 internal connector of the Mainboard.