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Straight adapter with 19/20-pin male header to 20-pin female socket

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 19/20 pin to USB 3.1 20 pin adapter (Straight Type)

SKU CH-HAGH-7FWET

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20 pin header to a USB 3.1 20 pin front-panel connector with up to 10Gbps data transfer

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Convert USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 front-panel connector
  • Achieve up to 10 Gbps data transfer speed
  • Works with common motherboards having 19-pin USB 3.0 header
  • Driver-free installation on Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Straight-type adapter prevents pin-short risk during fitting

Motherboard Header Adapter

This straight-type adapter converts an internal USB 3.0 19/20 pin motherboard header into a USB 3.1 20 pin A-Key female header. It enables a front-panel USB-C bracket to connect to an existing USB 3.0 header on compatible motherboards. The adapter supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, as well as Mac and Linux systems. It is designed for builders adding a USB-C front panel to a board that lacks a native USB 3.1 header.

Header Compatibility Requirement

The adapter only works with a motherboard USB 3.0 19 pin header and will not function with a USB 2.0 header. Data transfer speeds reach up to 10Gbps when connected to a suitable device and port. No driver installation is required for operation. Buyers whose motherboards lack a USB 3.0 internal header cannot use this adapter.

Installation Precautions

The supplier advises a strict installation sequence: power off the tower, unplug it, wait ten seconds, fit the male end into the front-panel bracket with correct orientation, then plug the adapter into the USB 3.0 header. Deviating from this order may cause the device to go unrecognised or trigger excessive power-draw warnings. The adapter is a passive component with no active cooling or power circuitry.

Highlights

  • Convert USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 front-panel connector
  • Achieve up to 10 Gbps data transfer speed
  • Works with common motherboards having 19-pin USB 3.0 header
  • Driver-free installation on Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Straight-type adapter prevents pin-short risk during fitting

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What real-world speed can I expect from the 10 Gbps rating once the adapter is installed?

The adapter supports up to 10 Gbps; actual throughput depends on the connected USB 3.1 device, cable quality and motherboard implementation.

Which motherboard header standard does the 19/20-pin connector match, and what does it limit?

It plugs into a standard USB 3.0 19-pin internal header and cannot be used with a USB 2.0 header.

What clearance or orientation do I need for the straight-type male header to fit my board?

The straight male header requires vertical clearance above the motherboard USB 3.0 header; install with the tower off, unplugged, and follow the step-by-step orientation guide to avoid shorting pins.

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