K9A2 Platinum/Lian li case front usb connection

The LIAN LI PC-61 Case has 2 USB inputs on the front of the case. The cable coming from the USB inputs has one 10 pin connector with pin #10 blocked. Sticking out from the 10 plug connector are 2 sets of connectors (4 pieces). A continuation of the 10 pin connector.
VCC 1 (red), USB 1- (white), USB 1+ (green)=in one piece. Ground 1 (black)=separate.
VCC 2 (red), USB 2- (white), USB 2+ (green)=in one piece, Ground 2 (black)=separate.
The K9A2 MB has 3 connectors labeled JUSB1/2/3. My card reader (it only has the single 10 pin connector) is on JUSB1.
I tried using the Lian Li 10 pin connector alone but nothing works. How should i connect this configuration?
Any help would be much appreciated.

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First, at work we have had great success using a small Buddy Jesus statue for curing computer ills. So I borrowed said statue and placed it in the case.
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