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Straight 180-degree adapter with 19/20-pin male header and 20-pin Type-E female connector

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 19/20-pin to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key adapter (Straight 180°)

SKU CH-TVN2-PRVEF

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header to a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key front-panel connector supporting 10Gbps data transfer

  • Converts 19 or 20 pin header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key front panel connector
  • Supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer for fast front-panel USB-C performance
  • Plug-and-play installation with no driver required on Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Straight 180° design fits cleanly inside standard chassis brackets
  • Not compatible with USB 2.0 IDC headers — protects motherboard from pin damage

Adapter for USB 3.0 header to Type-E front panel

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin internal header into a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key 20-pin female connector. It enables a USB-C front-panel bracket to connect to an older header. Data transfer rates reach up to 10Gbps. The straight 180° orientation suits standard chassis layouts.

Upgrade path from USB 3.0 header to USB-C front

The adapter replaces a direct USB 3.0 front-panel connection when the case provides only a Type-E connector. The jump is worth it when the motherboard lacks a native Type-E header but has a spare 19-pin USB 3.0 header. It supports Windows XP through Windows 10 on 32-bit and 64-bit systems, plus macOS and Linux, without driver installation.

Limits of the USB 3.0 header interface

The adapter cannot work with a USB 2.0 motherboard IDC connector; the pinout and signalling are incompatible. Installation must follow the specified sequence: power off, unplug, wait ten seconds, orient the male end correctly, then seat the adapter. Incorrect installation order risks shorting pins, causing device non-recognition or power-draw warnings.

Highlights

  • Converts 19 or 20 pin header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key front panel connector
  • Supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer for fast front-panel USB-C performance
  • Plug-and-play installation with no driver required on Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Straight 180° design fits cleanly inside standard chassis brackets
  • Not compatible with USB 2.0 IDC headers — protects motherboard from pin damage

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 19-pin USB 3.0 header on my motherboard accept this adapter?

Yes, the male end fits the common 19-pin USB 3.0 internal header found on most motherboards.

What is the correct order to install the adapter without shorting pins?

Power off the tower, unplug it, wait 10 seconds, insert the male end into the front-panel bracket in the correct orientation, then plug the adapter into the motherboard USB 3.0 header.

Will I need to replace this adapter if I move to a motherboard with only a USB 2.0 IDC connector?

Yes, the adapter is not compatible with USB 2.0 motherboard IDC connectors, so a different solution would be required.

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