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Small green PCB with 20-pin USB 3.0 socket and 20-pin USB 3.1 front panel header

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 20pin Front Panel Header Adapter

SKU CH-5SC2-CS8VX

Converts a PCI-E 1x slot into a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header for up to 5 Gbit/s

  • Adds USB 3.1 front-panel ports via PCI-E 1x slot
  • Converts USB 3.0 20-pin header to USB 3.1 20-pin header
  • Delivers 5 Gbit/s bandwidth for Type-C or Type-A connectors
  • Plugs directly into motherboard with no extra cables or brackets
  • Uses VL805 controller for native USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 support

USB 3.1 front-panel adapter

This Fervit adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header. It enables a PC case USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A port to run at full 5 Gbit/s speed when the motherboard lacks a native USB 3.1 header. The compact plug-in board requires no extra cables or mounting hardware. It draws power directly from the header slot.

Builders adding front USB 3.1

The adapter suits system builders whose motherboard provides only a USB 3.0 internal header but whose chassis includes a USB 3.1 front-panel port. It bridges the connector mismatch without occupying a PCIe slot. Buyers whose board already has a USB 3.1 header or who need internal USB 2.0-only connectivity will not benefit from this converter.

No bundled software or cables

The package contains only the adapter board itself. No driver disc, configuration utility or extension cables are included. The device relies on the operating system's native USB 3.1 driver stack, so no extra software installation changes functionality. The lack of bundled cables means the existing front-panel cable must reach the motherboard header location.

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Price $38.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a free PCI-E 1x slot and an existing USB 3.0 20-pin header for this adapter to work?

Yes, the VL805 adapter plugs into a PCI-E 1x slot and connects to a USB 3.0 20-pin header to provide a USB 3.1 front-panel header.

Will my existing USB 2.0 front-panel ports still function if I add this USB 3.1 header adapter?

The adapter creates a new USB 3.1 header; it does not replace or disable any USB 2.0 headers already on the motherboard.

How can I confirm the adapter is delivering 5 Gbit/s after installation?

Connect a USB 3.1 device and check the operating system’s device manager or USB tree view for a 5 Gbit/s SuperSpeed link.

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