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Green circuit board with seven USB ports and a full-profile metal bracket

EN-Labs

EN-Labs PCI-E to USB 3.0 7-Port Expansion Card (2× USB-C, 5× USB-A)

SKU CH-565N-1XAEP

Adds seven USB 3.0 ports — two Type-C and five Type-A — through a single PCI Express x1 slot, delivering up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds

  • Product typeController Card
  • Add seven USB 3.0 ports with two Type-C and five Type-A connectors
  • Transfer data at up to 5Gbps using USB 3.0 specification
  • Works with Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.8.2 without extra drivers
  • Fits any PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on desktop motherboards
  • Draws power directly from the PCIe slot with no external adapter needed

Seven USB ports added via PCIe x1

The EN-Labs expansion card plugs into any x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and provides five USB-A and two USB-C connectors, each running at up to 5 Gbps under the USB 3.0 specification. It draws power directly from the slot, so no extra cable is needed. Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later work without drivers; older Windows releases require the supplied CD. The package includes a full-profile bracket, two screws and a manual.

Desktop owners who need more front-panel ports

Builders adding multiple peripherals — keyboards, mice, drives, cameras or VR headsets — gain seven high-speed connections from a single slot. The card is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices, so legacy gear still works. Buyers whose cases only accept low-profile brackets cannot use the included full-profile cover. Systems lacking any free PCIe slot, or users who need internal headers instead of rear ports, should look elsewhere.

Straightforward plug-in install

Align the card with an open PCIe slot, secure it with the two supplied screws and attach the full-profile bracket to the case. Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.8.2+ recognise the controller immediately; Windows XP, Vista and 7 need the driver from the CD before the ports become active. The most common issue is forgetting the driver on legacy operating systems, which leaves the new ports invisible in Device Manager.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeController Card

Questions about this item

Does this card draw power only from the PCIe x1 slot, or do I need a separate power connector?

The card takes its power from the PCIe slot itself; no extra power cable is required.

Will my USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse work at their normal speed when plugged into the seven new ports?

Yes, the ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices, so they will operate at their rated speeds.

How can I confirm the card is running at the full 5 Gbps link speed after installation?

In Device Manager or System Information, check that the controller appears as a USB 3.0 host and that connected devices show a SuperSpeed connection.

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