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On my computer, XP didn't detect anything when I connected the front-port cable to the header. But it's worth trying to remove the brown wire. You can always put it back into the plug if it doesn't help.

Here's how to remove wires from that type of connector: http://www.antec-inc.com/specs/ezusb.html

I found out how to remove a wire from the plug without actually cutting it, so I dared to remove the brown wire that didn't seem to belong -- and it fixed the problem. The front USB ports are now working, as are the D-Bracket ports and the mobo ports, so I have 8 USB ports functioning -- finally! :D

I have the K8N Neo with the Antec 1080 AMG and I have a similar problem with the front-mounted USB ports. The wires are attached to a single block, and there are nine or ten wires (I forget which right now). Interestingly, the manual that came with the case says there are supposed to be 8 wires...

I'm planning to build a computer around an Athlon 64 and I've read enough problem reports about various motherboards to be concerned about which one to buy. I know that these boards are fairly fussy about RAM. Is there one board that is less fussy than the others and less likely to give me...