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Short black cable with a 20-pin USB 3.1 Type-E plug on one end and a 19/20-pin USB 3.0 header socket on the other

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ETopSell USB 3.1 Type-E 20-Pin to USB 3.0 19/20-Pin Header Extension Cable 20cm

SKU CH-F1C6-DXQBY

Connects a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E header to a standard USB 3.0 19/20-pin front-panel header over 20 cm

  • Connect USB 3.1 front-panel header to 20-pin USB 3.0 header
  • 20 cm length fits tight chassis layouts
  • Works with ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula and Strix Z270 boards
  • Supports USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices only, not USB 2.0
  • Backwards-compatible pin design bridges new header to existing front-panel connectors

Connects USB 3.1 Type-E Header to USB 3.0 20-Pin

This 20 cm extension cable links an ASUS motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header to a standard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header. It enables USB 3.1 or USB 3.0 device operation but cannot function at USB 2.0 480 Mbps speeds. The cable is designed for backward compatibility with the USB 3.0 pin set.

20 cm Length Suits Tight Internal Routing

The short 0.65 ft length keeps excess slack minimal inside compact chassis builds. Connectors are keyed to match the motherboard Type-E mini 20-pin and the front-panel 20-pin header, reducing misalignment risk during assembly. No additional mounting hardware is required beyond the header sockets themselves.

Replaces Missing or Short Factory Cables on Early

Builders using first-generation USB 3.1 motherboards such as the ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA or STRIX Z270I/Z270G gain a front-panel USB 3.0 connection where the factory cable is absent or too short. The upgrade is not worthwhile for systems that only need USB 2.0 connectivity, as the cable does not support that mode.

Highlights

  • Connect USB 3.1 front-panel header to 20-pin USB 3.0 header
  • 20 cm length fits tight chassis layouts
  • Works with ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula and Strix Z270 boards
  • Supports USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices only, not USB 2.0
  • Backwards-compatible pin design bridges new header to existing front-panel connectors

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What USB standard does the Type-E 20-pin connector cap at in practice?

The cable carries USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 signals only; it cannot operate at USB 2.0 480 Mbps.

What header space does the 20 cm extension need on the motherboard?

It plugs a USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin front-panel header into a standard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header.

Which way round do the connectors go, and what mistake do builders make?

The Type-E end fits the motherboard’s USB 3.1 header; the 19/20-pin end connects the front-panel cable — reversing them breaks the link.

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