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Two-tone cable with USB 3.0 Type-A female and USB 3.1 front panel header connectors, 50cm length

TeKit

TeKit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extension Cable 50cm

SKU CH-S5RQ-NF9ZH

Connects a USB 3.0 Type-A device to a USB 3.1 front-panel header with a 50 cm panel-mount cable

  • TypeCable Connectors
  • Connector TypeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extensio
  • Color2-Tone
  • Cable Length1.64 ft. (0.50m)
  • Length1.6ft/50cm
  • Connector Number2

Color 2-Tone

Cable Length 1.6 Feet

  • Adds a front-panel USB 3.0 Type-A port from a USB 3.1 header
  • 50 cm cable fits tight case routing without excess slack
  • Panel-mount design secures the port to the chassis cut-out
  • Backward-compatible wiring uses the USB 3.0 pin set on the 3.1 header
  • Two connectors link motherboard header to external Type-A female socket

Connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.1 headers

This adapter cable connects a standard USB 3.0 Type-A female port to a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header. It suits builders adding a front-panel USB 3.0 port to newer boards that only provide the 3.1 header style. The 50 cm length reaches most front-panel cutouts without excess slack.

Panel-mount design eases installation

The panel-mount Type-A connector secures into a standard chassis cutout with no soldering required. Alignment is straightforward because the header keying matches the motherboard pin layout. The main risk is forcing the header onto misaligned pins, which can bend the delicate contacts on the board.

Signal integrity holds over the short run

At 50 cm the cable keeps USB 3.0 signalling well within specification for sustained transfers. The short run limits attenuation so throughput stays stable during long file copies. It is not suited for routing outside the case or extending to rear-panel locations.

Highlights

  • Adds a front-panel USB 3.0 Type-A port from a USB 3.1 header
  • 50 cm cable fits tight case routing without excess slack
  • Panel-mount design secures the port to the chassis cut-out
  • Backward-compatible wiring uses the USB 3.0 pin set on the 3.1 header
  • Two connectors link motherboard header to external Type-A female socket

Specifications

BrandTekit
TypeCable Connectors
Connector TypeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extension Cable 50cm Panel Mount Type
Color2-Tone
Cable Length1.64 ft. (0.50m)
Length1.6ft/50cm
Connector Number2
Connector DetailUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extension Cable 50cm Panel Mount Type
SpecificationsUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extension Cable 50cm Panel Mount Type
FeaturesUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 Type-A Female Extension Cable 50cm Panel Mount Type

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the cable is working after connecting it to the motherboard header?

Plug a USB 3.0 device into the Type-A female port; the operating system should recognise it at USB 3.0 speeds, confirming the 50 cm link is active.

What connectors are included and what must I source separately?

The cable provides a USB 3.1 front-panel header on one end and a USB 3.0 Type-A female port on the other; you must supply the motherboard with a matching 3.1 header and any panel-mount hardware.

Which header version should I choose for a Z270 board such as the ROG Maximus IX Formula or Strix Z270I?

Select the USB 3.1 front-panel header version; those boards use the newer header pin-out that this cable is designed for.

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