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Black straight adapter with 19/20-pin male header to 20-pin female header

EN-Labs

EN-Labs U20PTOU31MODC USB 3.0 19/20-pin to USB 3.1 20-pin adapter

SKU CH-P665-PJNST

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin or 20-pin header to a USB 3.1 20-pin A-Key front-panel connector for up to 10 Gbps data transfer

  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresProviding a convenient solution for converting the available

Style Straight

  • Converts a USB 3.0 19-pin motherboard header to a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel connector
  • Delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer speed for fast front-panel USB-C performance
  • Works with common motherboards that have a USB 3.0 19-pin header
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation on Windows, Mac or Linux
  • Straight-type adapter installs directly onto the motherboard header for a clean internal fit

USB 3.0 to USB 3.1 header adapter

The EN-Labs U20PTOU31MODC converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19 or 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 20-pin Type-E A-Key connector. It enables front-panel USB Type-C brackets to function on boards that lack a native USB 3.1 header. Data transfer rates reach up to 10Gbps. The adapter is aimed at builders adding a modern front-panel USB-C port to an older platform.

Upgrading from USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 front panel

This adapter replaces a direct USB 3.1 motherboard header when the board only provides a USB 3.0 19-pin internal connector. The jump is worth it when a chassis includes a USB 3.1 Type-C front bracket but the motherboard cannot drive it natively. It does not work with USB 2.0 headers, so boards limited to that older standard cannot use this adapter. Compatibility covers common motherboards with a USB 3.0 19-pin header across Windows, Mac and Linux.

Straightforward installation with orientation care

Installation is plug-and-play with no driver required, but the supplier warns that the male end must be fitted to the front-panel bracket in the correct orientation before the adapter is plugged into the motherboard header. The recommended sequence is to power off the tower, unplug it, wait 10 seconds, install the male connector, then attach the adapter. Skipping steps or reversing the order can cause the device to go unrecognised or trigger power-draw warnings.

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Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameU20PTOU31MODC
Product colorBlack

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Questions about this item

What motherboard header does the EN-Labs U20PTOU31MODC adapter plug into?

It connects to a USB 3.0 internal 19-pin or 20-pin motherboard header. It does not work with USB 2.0 headers.

What is the correct installation sequence to avoid shorting pins?

Power off the tower, unplug it, wait ten seconds, insert the male USB-C end into the front-panel bracket with the correct orientation, then plug the adapter into the USB 3.0 header.

Will the adapter need a driver update to keep running at 10 Gbps?

No driver installation is required; it operates plug-and-play on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS and Linux.

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