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Black straight adapter with 20-pin header and USB Type-E female connector

EN-Labs

EN-Labs USB 3.0 19/20 pin to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E adapter straight 180 degree

SKU CH-P68R-QTTJB

Converts a motherboard 19 or 20 pin USB 3.0 header to a 20 pin USB 3.1 or 3.2 Type-E front-panel connector supporting 10 Gbps data rates

  • Connector TypeUSB to 20 pins
  • ColorBlack

Style Straight

  • Converts 19/20 pin USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E for front-panel USB-C
  • Supports up to 10Gbps data transfer over the internal connection
  • Works with common motherboards using 19 pin USB 3.0 headers
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • Straight 180 degree form factor fits standard chassis brackets

Front-panel USB-C header adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin internal header into a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E female connector. It enables a front-panel USB-C bracket to connect to an existing internal header. The unit is aimed at builders adding a modern Type-C port to a chassis without a native header.

Sustained 10 Gbps transfer capability

The link supports data rates up to 10 Gbps across the converted connection. No driver installation is required on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, macOS or Linux. The adapter maintains the Gen 2 bandwidth path provided by the motherboard header during continuous file moves or device streaming.

Straight 180-degree plug-in installation

The straight connector orientation fits directly onto the motherboard header. Installers must power down the system, unplug it, wait ten seconds, then attach the male end with correct orientation before seating the adapter. Reversing the sequence or forcing the connector can short pins, trigger power warnings or leave the port unrecognised. The device does not work with USB 2.0 IDC headers.

Highlights

  • Converts 19/20 pin USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E for front-panel USB-C
  • Supports up to 10Gbps data transfer over the internal connection
  • Works with common motherboards using 19 pin USB 3.0 headers
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • Straight 180 degree form factor fits standard chassis brackets

Specifications

Connector TypeUSB to 20 pins
ColorBlack

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Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when the front-panel USB-C port runs at 10Gbps all day?

The adapter is a passive IDC-to-Type-E converter with no active circuitry, so it adds no measurable heat or power draw beyond the motherboard header's own 3.0/3.1 Gen2 rating.

What must my motherboard already have for this adapter to work?

A standard USB 3.0 19-pin internal header; the male end plugs directly into that header and the female end accepts a Type-E front-panel bracket.

Will this adapter work if I keep my older USB 2.0 front-panel header and only upgrade the Type-C port?

No — the supplier notes explicitly state it is not compatible with USB 2.0 motherboard IDC connectors, so a 3.0/3.1 19-pin header is required.

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