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Small green circuit board with an M-key edge connector and two 20-pin headers

Fervit

Fervit Dual Type-E 20pin USB 3.1 NVME Adapter

SKU CH-N2QJ-VWRSH

Converts an NVME M-Key slot into two USB 3.1 20-pin Type-E headers for front-panel connectivity at up to 10 Gbps

  • Adds dual USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel ports via NVME M-Key slot
  • Delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth through each 20-pin header
  • Plugs directly into motherboard with no extra cables or brackets needed
  • Converts spare NVME NGFF M-Key into two USB 3.1 headers for case front panel
  • Data-only adapter — no video, audio or power-delivery support

NVMe M-Key to dual USB 3.1 adapter

This Fervit adapter converts a motherboard NVMe M-Key slot into two USB 3.1 20-pin Type-E front-panel headers. It allows a chassis with USB-C front ports to operate at full USB 3.1 speed even when the board lacks a native header. The compact design plugs directly into the M-Key slot without extra cables or brackets. Video, audio and power-delivery functions are not supported.

Replaces missing native USB 3.1 headers

The upgrade is worth it when a case provides USB-C front-panel connectors but the motherboard has no matching 20-pin header. It also helps when existing headers are occupied by other devices. The adapter does not add NVMe storage; it repurposes the M-Key interface purely for USB 3.1 signalling at up to 10 Gbps.

Fits builds with a spare M-Key slot

Installation requires an unused NVMe M-Key connector on the motherboard and a case equipped with dual USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel ports. The adapter frees the board’s native USB headers for other peripherals. No external power connection is needed, and the low-profile form factor clears most expansion cards and coolers.

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Price $53.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

Which motherboard slot does the Fervit adapter plug into?

The adapter inserts into an NVME NGFF M-Key Express slot on the motherboard.

How do you connect the adapter to the case front-panel header, and what step is often missed?

Attach the dual 20-pin Type-E cables to the matching USB 3.1 headers; the step often missed is seating both connectors fully so each lane is active.

Will the adapter ever need a firmware update or component replacement?

No firmware or replaceable parts are involved; the passive design means no ongoing maintenance is required.

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