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    Internal ASUS USB webcam with 6-pins

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Doug200, Oct 12, 2012.

  1. Doug200

    Doug200 Newbie

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    I've been fiddling inside my ASUS 24" ET2411 all-in-one PC and I'm little baffled by the 6 pins the connector has. I know it is not specifically Notebook related, but I've noticed other Asus laptops use the same 6 pins.

    Windows Device Manager says the camera is USB... Does anyone know about internal webcams that can explain what the go is?
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    Doug200, Oct 12, 2012
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  2. maverick1989

    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    There is only one USB2.0 bus on that ASUS and it is on the eSATA/USB 2.0 hybrid. I am guessing that the camera is on the USB 3.0 bus but it is a 2.0 camera. The other two pins are just no connects.
     
    maverick1989, Oct 13, 2012
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    That or Asus used a 6-pin connector and just didn't use 2 of the pins, it could be as simple as buying the 6-pin connectors in large quantities was cheaper than having a stock of both 4-pin and 6-pin connectors.
     
    tijo, Oct 13, 2012
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    Okay, thanks for the help guys.
     
    Doug200, Oct 13, 2012
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