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Small circuit board with USB 2.0 header cable splitting to two vertical USB 3.1 front-panel connectors

Fervit

Fervit USB 2.0 9Pin 10Pin to Dual USB 3.1 Front Panel Adapter

SKU CH-J233-HRCSA

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into two USB 3.1 front-panel ports with a compact, direct-insert adapter

  • Adds front-panel USB 3.1 ports using a spare USB 2.0 header
  • Converts motherboard USB 2.0 header to dual USB 3.1 connectors
  • Compact design plugs directly into 9-pin or 10-pin headers
  • No extra brackets or cables required for installation
  • Meets Serial ATA Specification Revision 3.0

USB 2.0 to USB 3.1 header adapter

This Fervit adapter converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header into two vertical USB 3.1 front-panel headers. It plugs directly into the existing header without extra brackets or cables. The compact design fits tight chassis layouts. Compliance with Serial ATA Specification Revision 3.0 is noted by the manufacturer.

Builders adding front USB 3.1 ports

Suits system builders who have a spare USB 2.0 front-panel header and want to add USB 3.1 Type-A ports to a case front panel. Not for users who need native USB 3.1 bandwidth; the link remains limited to USB 2.0 speeds. Also unsuitable for boards lacking a standard 9-pin or 10-pin USB 2.0 header.

USB 2.0 header to dual USB 3.1 headers

The single specification that decides fit is the motherboard header: a standard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin front-panel header is required. The adapter provides two vertical USB 3.1 front-panel headers for case connection. No other interface or power connection is involved.

Highlights

  • Adds front-panel USB 3.1 ports using a spare USB 2.0 header
  • Converts motherboard USB 2.0 header to dual USB 3.1 connectors
  • Compact design plugs directly into 9-pin or 10-pin headers
  • No extra brackets or cables required for installation
  • Meets Serial ATA Specification Revision 3.0

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

Will this adapter draw noticeable power or generate heat when left connected all day?

The adapter is a passive converter with no active circuitry, so it adds negligible power draw and produces no measurable heat during continuous use.

Does my motherboard need a specific USB 2.0 header layout — 9-pin or 10-pin — for this adapter to work?

Yes, the adapter plugs directly into an available USB 2.0 front-panel header on the motherboard, supporting both 9-pin and 10-pin layouts.

If I keep my existing USB 2.0 front-panel ports, will they still function alongside the new USB 3.1 headers this adapter provides?

The adapter converts one USB 2.0 header into two vertical USB 3.1 front-panel headers; any remaining USB 2.0 headers on the board continue to operate independently.

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