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Black 90-degree adapter with 20-pin IDC male and Type-E female headers

EN-Labs

EN-Labs USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 2 IDC 20-pin to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key adapter 90-degree

SKU CH-DDDN-WE2NC

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header to a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E A-Key front-panel connector with 10 Gbps data transfer

  • Connection typeUSB to 20 pins
  • Product colorBlack

Style Right Angled

  • Adds front-panel USB-C via 20-pin Type-E header
  • Supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds
  • Works with standard 19-pin USB 3.0 motherboard headers
  • 90-degree design fits tight chassis spaces
  • Driver-free installation on Windows, Mac and Linux

Motherboard header adapter for USB-C front panels

This adapter converts an internal 20-pin USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 2 motherboard header into a USB 3.1 or 3.2 Type-E A-Key female connector. It enables a front-panel USB-C bracket to connect to older headers found on many common motherboards. The 90-degree orientation helps with cable routing in tight chassis spaces. It is intended for builders adding modern front-panel USB-C ports to systems with existing 19- or 20-pin internal headers.

Limited to USB 3.0 and 3.1 Gen 2 header speeds

The adapter supports data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, matching the USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 specifications of the Type-E connector. It requires a motherboard header with 19 or 20 pins using the USB 3.0 IDC layout. It will not function with USB 2.0 internal headers, which use a different pin arrangement and lower bandwidth. The connector is keyed as A-Key, so it only accepts compatible Type-E front-panel cables.

Step-by-step installation prevents damage

The supplier advises a strict sequence: power off the system, unplug the mains, wait ten seconds, attach the male end to the front-panel bracket in the correct orientation, then plug the adapter into the motherboard header. Skipping steps or reversing the order can cause shorted pins, motherboard damage, or power-warning errors. No drivers are needed for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 (32-bit or 64-bit), macOS, or Linux once the hardware is seated correctly.

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Specifications

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Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB to 20 pins

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 19-pin or 20-pin motherboard header for this adapter?

The male end fits both common 19-pin and 20-pin USB 3.0 headers, so use whichever header your motherboard provides.

What does the 10Gbps rating mean once the adapter is installed in a real machine?

It allows up to 10Gbps throughput between a front-panel Type-E device and the motherboard, matching USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 speeds.

Which interface standard does the Type-E connector use, and what does it cap in practice?

The female Type-E connector follows the USB 3.1/3.2 A-Key standard, capping the link at 10Gbps when paired with a compatible front-panel port.

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