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Small black circuit board with vertical 19-pin male header and 20-pin female header

BUCIER

BUCIER USB 3.2 Gen 1 to Gen 2 Header Adapter Vertical Type

SKU CH-C4HV-AX77K

Converts a motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 header to a 20-pin USB 3.2 Type-E header for front-panel Type-C connectivity

  • Adapter typeUSB Type C
  • First connectorUSB Type C
  • Second connectorUSB Type C
  • Product typeUSB Type C
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsComputer USB 3.0
  • Converts 19-pin USB 3.0 header to 20-pin Type-E for front-panel USB-C
  • Vertical layout avoids interference with other motherboard components
  • Supports up to 10Gbps transfer speed limited by host controller
  • Works with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 32/64-bit, Mac and Linux
  • Plug-and-play installation with no driver required

Front-panel USB-C header adapter

This BUCIER adapter converts a motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 header into a 20-pin USB 3.1 Type-E key-A header for a front-panel USB-C connector. It is intended for PC builders adding a USB-C port to a case that uses the newer header style. The part works with standard motherboards that provide the internal 19-pin USB 3.0 connector. It is not for systems that only offer USB 2.0 internal headers.

Passive converter with signal optimisation

The vertical adapter uses integrated differential signal optimisation to maintain stable transmission without active cooling or power draw. No driver installation is required on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit), macOS or Linux. Installation must be performed with the power cord unplugged and a short wait to avoid pin short circuits and motherboard damage. The adapter does not increase the original transfer rate beyond what the motherboard 19-pin header provides.

10 Gbps theoretical transfer ceiling

The theoretical maximum transfer speed reaches 10 Gbps, but actual throughput is limited by the host device and the motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 interface. The converter only changes the physical connector; it does not upgrade the underlying protocol speed. Buyers who need native USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth from the motherboard should verify their board specification before purchasing.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUCIER
Model nameUSB 3.2 Gen 1 to USB 3.2 Gen 2
Part numberUSBTYPE-E-ADAPTER-1P
Product typeUSB Type C
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeUSB Type C
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type C
Second connectorUSB Type C

Questions about this item

How do I install the adapter without shorting the 19-pin header?

Power off the PC, unplug the mains lead and wait ten seconds before fitting the vertical adapter to the motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 header; the keyed housing prevents misalignment but seat it squarely to avoid bent pins.

Will the 20-pin Type-E female header wear out from repeated front-panel plugging?

The header is rated for standard mating cycles; if the front-panel cable is later swapped for a Type-A or Type-C port, simply unplug the adapter and fit the new cable — no soldering required.

What limits sustained throughput on this adapter?

The 19-pin USB 3.0 host link caps real-world speed at 5 Gbps even though the Type-E connector is specified for 10 Gbps; the adapter does not increase the host controller bandwidth.

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