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Small black rectangular adapter with vertical USB 3.0 socket and USB 3.1 header pins

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.0 20-pin to USB 3.1 front panel adapter

SKU CH-VRN9-YZMRM

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 front-panel header for case Type-A or Type-C ports

  • Adds USB 3.1 front-panel support via existing USB 3.0 header
  • Converts 20-pin motherboard header to USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Delivers 5 GBit/s bandwidth through compact plug-in adapter
  • Works with AM4 and Intel 2066 boards lacking native USB 3.1 header
  • Enables Type-C or Type-A front-panel ports without motherboard upgrade

USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 front panel adapter

This Fervit adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a vertical USB 3.1 front panel header. It lets a case with a USB 3.1 Type-A or Type-C port run at full specification without a native USB 3.1 header on the board. The compact plug-in design needs no extra cables or mounting hardware. It suits builders adding modern front-panel connectivity to older or mid-range platforms.

Upgrade from missing native USB 3.1 header

Many current motherboards with AMD AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets still lack a dedicated USB 3.1 front panel header. This adapter bridges that gap by using the two USB 3.0 lanes already present on the 20-pin header to deliver a single USB 3.1 connection rated at up to 5 GBit/s. The jump is worth it when your chassis provides a USB 3.1 port but your board only offers USB 3.0 headers.

Check motherboard header layout and case port type

Verify that your motherboard has a standard USB 3.0 20-pin header available and that the vertical orientation fits your board layout without blocking adjacent connectors. Confirm the case front panel uses a USB 3.1 header connector compatible with the adapter's vertical socket. Buyers whose cases only have USB 2.0 or legacy USB 3.0 front ports will not gain USB 3.1 functionality from this adapter.

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Price $18.99
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Questions about this item

Does the 20-pin USB 3.0 header on my motherboard need a specific orientation for this adapter?

The adapter plugs vertically into any standard USB 3.0 20-pin header; align the keyed notch on the connector with the header's missing pin to seat it correctly.

What is the installation step that is most often missed?

Connect the adapter directly to the motherboard's USB 3.0 header first, then attach the case's USB 3.1 front-panel cable to the adapter's Type-E socket — reversing this order leaves the header exposed and unconnected.

Will the adapter itself need firmware updates or replacement to maintain 5 GBit/s speeds?

No firmware or driver updates are required; the passive adapter maintains 5 GBit/s throughput as long as the motherboard header and case port remain undamaged and firmly seated.

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