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Small green circuit board with a USB 2.0 socket and a USB 3.1 front panel header, PCI-E bracket attached

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 2.0 PCI-E Adapter

SKU CH-W9XT-1WFS2

Converts a motherboard PCI-E slot into a USB 3.1 front-panel header supporting up to 10 Gbit/s

  • Adds a USB 3.1 front-panel header via a PCI-E slot
  • Delivers up to 10 Gbit/s by bundling two 5 Gbps lanes
  • Works with any USB 3.0 motherboard header
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra cables or brackets
  • Enables USB Type-C or Type-A front-panel ports on boards lacking native support

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter for PCI-E slots

This Fervit adapter converts an available PCI-E slot on a motherboard into a USB 3.1 front-panel header. It lets a chassis USB 3.1 port run at full speed even when the board lacks a native header. The compact plug-in design needs no extra brackets or cables. Builders adding front-panel Type-C or Type-A ports to older boards can use this single-slot solution.

Thermals noise and power draw

The adapter draws power directly from the PCI-E slot and has no active cooling. With no fan or moving parts it adds no audible noise to the system. Passive operation means zero extra thermal load inside the case. Power consumption stays within the slot's standard supply limits during normal data transfers.

Bundled items and software impact

No drivers, utilities or mounting hardware are included in the package. The device works through the operating system's native USB stack so no extra software installation is required. Absence of bundled cables means builders must supply their own front-panel USB 3.1 cable. The product delivers the header conversion alone without altering system configuration.

Highlights

  • Adds a USB 3.1 front-panel header via a PCI-E slot
  • Delivers up to 10 Gbit/s by bundling two 5 Gbps lanes
  • Works with any USB 3.0 motherboard header
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra cables or brackets
  • Enables USB Type-C or Type-A front-panel ports on boards lacking native support

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

How do I install the Fervit USB 3.1 front panel header adapter into a PCI-E slot and what step is often missed?

Insert the adapter directly into an available PCI-E slot on the motherboard; the step often missed is connecting the internal USB 2.0 socket to the board's USB 2.0 header so the 3.1 header receives both data lanes.

What maintenance or replacement will the Fervit USB 3.1 adapter need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; if the USB 2.0 socket or 3.1 header pins bend or the PCB fails, the whole adapter must be replaced.

Which limit appears first during sustained transfers on the Fervit USB 3.1 adapter?

The USB 2.0 socket caps sustained throughput well below the 10 Gbit/s header capability, so that interface becomes the bottleneck.

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