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Compact white adapter with USB 3.0 socket and 20-pin header

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket Key-B Type-E to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Male Extension Adapter

SKU CH-WDT0-HC275

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header to a USB 3.1 front-panel socket with a compact, direct-fit adapter

  • Enables USB 3.1 front-panel ports on motherboards with only USB 3.0 headers
  • Converts a USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Key-B Type-E socket
  • Direct plug-in installation with no extra cables or brackets required
  • Compact adapter fits tight case clearances without blocking adjacent headers
  • Supplies full USB 3.1 signalling to the chassis port through the converted header

Fervit USB 3.1 Type-E Adapter

The Fervit adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 front-panel header socket B. It enables a chassis USB 3.1 Type-E port to function using an older header. The compact unit plugs directly into the board without extra cables or brackets. It suits builders adding modern front-panel connectivity to legacy platforms.

Who this suits and who it does not

Builders with a USB 3.0 header who want to run a case USB 3.1 front-panel port will find this adapter effective. It does not create a USB 3.1 header where none exists, so systems lacking a 20-pin USB 3.0 header cannot use it. Buyers needing native USB 3.1 controller speeds should note the link remains limited to the USB 3.0 header bandwidth.

Installation and common issues

The adapter inserts straight into the motherboard 20-pin header and the case Type-E plug connects to the white socket B end. No drivers, power cables or screws are required. Misalignment of the keyed connector is the typical installation error; forcing it can bend pins. Ensure the header pinout matches the standard USB 3.0 layout before seating the adapter fully.

How it compares

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Price $36.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a USB 3.0 20-pin header for this adapter to work?

Yes, the adapter plugs into a standard USB 3.0 20-pin header on the motherboard to provide a USB 3.1 front-panel socket.

Will the adapter limit speed if I connect a USB 3.0 device to the front-panel USB 3.1 socket?

The device will operate at USB 3.0 speeds because the motherboard header is USB 3.0; the adapter passes the signal without upgrading the link.

How can I verify the front-panel USB 3.1 port is active after installing the adapter?

Plug in a USB 3.1 device and check that the operating system enumerates it at SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) in Device Manager or System Information.

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