Technical Reference Guide
Compaq Deskpro Personal Computers
Third Edition - April 2001
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5.7.3 USB CONNECTOR
The USB interface provides two series-A connectors on the front panel and, on legacy-free
models, three series-A USB connectors on the rear panel.
Figure 5-10. Universal Serial Bus Connector
Table 5–19. USB Connector Pinout
Table 5-19.
       USB Connector Pinout
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 
1  Vcc  +5 VDC   3  USB+  Data (plus) 
2 USB- Data (minus)  4  GND  Ground 
5.7.4 USB CABLE DATA
The recommended cable length between the host and the USB device should be no longer than
sixteen feet for full-channel (12 MB/s) operation, depending on cable specification (see following
table).
Table 5–20. USB Cable Length Data
Table 5-20. 
USB Cable Length Data
 
Conductor Size  Resistance  Maximum Length 
20 AWG  0.036 Ω  16.4 ft (5.00 m) 
22 AWG  0.057 Ω  9.94 ft (3.03 m) 
24 AWG  0.091 Ω  6.82 ft (2.08 m) 
26 AWG  0.145 Ω  4.30 ft (1.31 m) 
28 AWG  0.232 Ω  2.66 ft (0.81 m) 
NOTE: 
For sub-channel (1.5 MB/s) operation and/or when using sub-standard cable  
shorter lengths may be allowable and/or necessary.
The shield, chassis ground, and power ground should be tied together at the host end but left
unconnected at the device end to avoid ground loops.
Color code:
Signal Insulation color 
Data +  Green 
  Data - White 
  Vcc Red 
  Ground Black