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Right-angled adapter with 20-pin IDC male and Type-E female connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 2 IDC 20Pin to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key Adapter (Standard 90 degree)

SKU CH-8N7K-8DTZB

Converts a motherboard 19/20 pin header to a Type-E A-Key front-panel connector for 10 Gbps data transfer

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Converts motherboard 20-pin header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E front panel
  • Data transfer speed up to 10Gbps for fast front-panel connectivity
  • Works with common motherboards featuring USB 3.0 19-pin header
  • Plug and play with no driver installation required
  • 90-degree standard adapter fits tight chassis spaces

Internal USB 3.0 to Type-E Adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin or 20-pin header into a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key female connector. It enables front-panel USB-C connectivity for chassis brackets that require the newer header standard. The unit supports data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and operates on a plug-and-play basis without driver installation.

Builders adding front-panel USB-C to older boards

The adapter suits system builders who have a spare USB 3.0 internal header and need a Type-E connection for a modern front-panel bracket. It works with Windows XP through 10, macOS and Linux on both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. Buyers whose motherboards only offer USB 2.0 internal headers cannot use this product, as the pin-out and signalling are incompatible.

Check header type and installation order

Verify that the motherboard provides a USB 3.0 19-pin or 20-pin IDC header before ordering. The adapter must be fitted with the system powered off, unplugged and left for ten seconds; the male end should be oriented correctly before the adapter is seated on the header. Following a different sequence risks pin shorts, non-detection or over-current warnings.

Highlights

  • Converts motherboard 20-pin header to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E front panel
  • Data transfer speed up to 10Gbps for fast front-panel connectivity
  • Works with common motherboards featuring USB 3.0 19-pin header
  • Plug and play with no driver installation required
  • 90-degree standard adapter fits tight chassis spaces

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What motherboard header must I have to connect this adapter?

You need a USB 3.0 19 pin header on the motherboard for the male end of the adapter.

Will this adapter work with a USB 2.0 internal header I already use?

No, it is not compatible with USB 2.0 motherboard IDC connectors and requires a USB 3.0 header.

How can I confirm the adapter is running at 10Gbps after installation?

Connect a USB 3.1 or 3.2 Gen 2 device to the front panel Type-E port and verify the operating system reports a 10Gbps link speed.

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