Using a Startech USB 3.0 internal card reader in an Elitedesk 800 G4

[SusanTCI]

I just purchased a USB 3.0 internal card from Startech.  I was hoping that I could use it in the Elitedesk 800 g4.  But there is no 20-pin port on the motherboard to put this into.  What do I do now?  Is there a way to use it? IS there an adapter cable I can use? 

[old_geekster]

@SusanTCI , welcome back to the forum.

Is your model the Workstation Edition; Tower; 35W, 65W or 95W Desktop Mini or Small Form Factor?  Also, it would be helpful if you could furnish a link to their product.

[SusanTCI]

Workstation edition.  

[old_geekster]

Thank you for the additional information, @SusanTCI!

I would appreciate the model number of StarTech's card reader.  A link to it would be even better.

[SusanTCI]

https://www.startech.com/HDD/Card-Readers/Internal-Card-Readers/usb-3-internal-multi-card-reader~35F...

Thanks in advance

[old_geekster]

@SusanTCI , I contacted StarTech's Tech Support using their Chat Live.  Unfortunately, they didn't have the adapter in stock, but did give me a link to what you will need on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.ca/USB-19PIN-9PIN-Cable-Adapter/dp/B00NMXFMWI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=B00NMX...

This should allow you to use your card reader.

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[SusanTCI]

I looked at the elitedesk motherboard diagrams in this document and I don't even see a 9pin usb 2.0 connector.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06075968

Please let me know if I missed it.

[old_geekster]

@SusanTCI, I don't see a 9-pin USB 2.0 header listed, either.  However, as I read the specifications, there should be 2 x USB 2.0 ports in the front panel and 2 in the rear.  You may have to do what did recently with my motherboard.  It only had 2-USB 2.0 headers.  I needed 3 of them.  I bought an adapter that allowed me to make 2 out of 1:  https://www.amazon.ca/Header-Extension-Splitter-Connector-Adapter/dp/B075Q5KXZZ/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/14...

It is working great!  I would definitely check inside of the case to assure that you can find a 9-pin header before moving forward, however.

I have always been able to depend on the Techs at StarTech.  They know their products and which products are compatilble.  I hope my last suggestion works for you.