The Q-Connector is a multi-device connector that simplifies the connection of front panel devices in computer cases and motherboards. It reduces the risk of bending motherboard pins and has clear labeling for easy identification of pins and connectors.
The Q-Connector® is a multi-device connector used in computer cases and motherboards. Combines a variety of case-based device plugs into a single connector. The main advantage of more traditional connections is that it is much easier to connect a single connector to the motherboard than five or six of them.
Computer cases typically offer a large number of different connections to support front panel devices. Most computers have power and drive activity lights, as well as power and reset buttons on the front panel. Additionally, many cases have front-panel audio ports along with connectors for Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Some even have FireWire® connectors and ports for drives that use the external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) standard.
In a traditional system, each connector on the case will have its own plug. These small connectors, typically two-pin, plug into corresponding small pins that protrude from multi-pin blocks on the computer’s main motherboard. However, the small size and close spacing of the motherboard pins can make them extremely difficult to connect properly, and many system builders end up bending the pins on the motherboard.
To streamline this process, ASUS, a leading motherboard manufacturer, has developed and released the Q-Connector®. This device acts as an intermediary between the small case connector plugs and the banks of pins on the motherboard. Computer builders connect all case plugs to the appropriate ports on the Q-Connector®. Once all plugs are connected, the Q-Connector® connects directly to the pin block on the motherboard. Having a single large, easy-to-handle plug not only increases the likelihood that all connections will be made correctly, but it reduces the risk of motherboard pins being bent in the process.
The Q connectors also have clear labeling. Many motherboards have small, cryptic notes, requiring the user to keep a manual handy to clearly identify which pin corresponds to which connector. The Q-Connector® directly indicates which pin corresponds to which device and which polarity cable should be connected to it.
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