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Black adapter with USB 2.0 9-pin male plug and two USB 3.1 Type-E female ports on short cable

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 9-Pin to Dual USB 3.1 Type-E Header Adapter 0.49FT

SKU CH-DHBD-XYBXH

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into a dual USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel socket for up to 480 Mbps data from drives

  • Connector TypeUsb Type E
  • Connector DetailUsb Type E
  • Converts a USB 2.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Type-E port delivers up to 480 Mbps data from SSD or HDD
  • No audio, video, docking, PD power or DP alt mode support
  • Compact plug-in design fits any USB 2.0 header without extra parts
  • Vertical layout avoids interference with nearby motherboard components

Motherboard Header Adapter

The Vszerda adapter converts an available USB 2.0 9-pin motherboard header into a dual USB 3.1 Type-E female socket for front-panel connectivity. It plugs directly into the header without extra cables or brackets and uses a multi-layer PCB with differential signal optimization for stable transmission. The compact 0.49FT design routes vertically to avoid interference with nearby components. Builders adding front USB-C ports to boards lacking native headers will find this a direct fit.

Suitability and Limits

This suits PC builders who need Type-E front-panel ports but only have USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. The Type-E ports operate at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 Mbps for data from SSDs or HDDs. Buyers who need the higher bandwidth of a true USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection should look elsewhere because the link remains limited to USB 2.0 throughput. The adapter also provides no audio, video, docking, Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alt Mode functions.

Deciding Specification

The critical detail is that the adapter presents a USB 3.1 Type-E physical connector while the electrical interface remains USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. If your front-panel device or case cable requires full USB 3.1 Gen 2 signalling this adapter will not deliver it. For pure USB 2.0 front-panel Type-E connectivity it works as intended.

Highlights

  • Converts a USB 2.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Type-E port delivers up to 480 Mbps data from SSD or HDD
  • No audio, video, docking, PD power or DP alt mode support
  • Compact plug-in design fits any USB 2.0 header without extra parts
  • Vertical layout avoids interference with nearby motherboard components

Specifications

Brandchenyang
Connector TypeUsb Type E
Connector DetailUsb Type E

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a spare USB 2.0 9-pin header for this adapter?

Yes, the adapter plugs directly into any USB 2.0 9-pin header on the motherboard and needs no extra attachments.

Will the Type-E ports run at USB 3.1 speeds with my existing USB 2.0 header?

No, the Type-E ports deliver USB 2.0 data up to 480 Mbps because the source header is USB 2.0.

How can I confirm the adapter is working after I install it?

Connect a USB drive to a Type-E port; the drive should appear in the OS and transfer files at USB 2.0 speeds.

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