Double Question-Front USB/Firewire, Modding questions

[Zand]

Hey, I recently purchased this keen Antec case... This one: http://www.epinions.com/pr-computer..._atx_tower_system_case_sx835ii/_redir_att__~1

It's nice, blah blah, but it came with front USB, and all that jazz.

I want to make that stuff work, but I couldn't figure out how. Sure, I built my computer just fine, but I don't know any of the technical terms (I learned how to build from dismantling, etc)...

It came with all these 1 or 2 (maybe 3?) plug wires, and I don't know which jumpers to set... They're labeled like +5 and all this stuff, and I have no idea what to do. They came with the case, attached--not with the motherboard.

Yeah, and how would I go about modding a window in my case side-panel? I've got a great concept, access to a dremel, and all that, but where can I purchase plexiglass?

Thanks.

Edit: What can I use to check the temps that I always see people posting? I tried using motherboard monitor but it screwed up my booting.

 

[Corporate Thug]

A) the motherboard manual should tell you where to plug them in
B) you can get plexiglass @ home depot

 

[Zand]

But the wires for the front USB stuff came with the case, not the motherboard.. Are you sure?

 

[Blooz1]

Ok, the wires came with the case. The connectors should be marked with what their function is. Your MB manual should tell you where the headers are for each function, and it's usually also marked right on the MB.

Be patient, double check, and you should be able to connect them fine!

 

[mechBgon]

What exact motherboard brand & model do you have?

 

[AntecCSR]

http://www.antec-inc.com/pdf/manuals/sx800ii_ec.pdf
That's the manual for the case, which includes the USB connections.
Compare that to your motherboard manual (ie which ones are the data pins, etc) and you should be all set.

AntecCSR