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A flat ribbon cable with a wide male header on one end and a matching female header on the other

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header Male to Female Type-E Extension Cable & Adapter

SKU CH-JMXA-CHBPJ

Extends a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header to a Type-E connector with two adapters and one cable for backwards compatibility with 3.0

  • Adds a USB 3.1 front-panel port via Type-E header
  • Includes two adapters and one cable for flexible routing
  • USB 3.1 header uses USB 3.0 pin layout for backward fit
  • Connects motherboard header to case front panel cleanly
  • Extends reach so front USB-C ports align with chassis cut-out

Front Panel USB 3.1 Type-E Extension Kit

This Fervit kit provides a USB 3.1 front panel header male-to-female Type-E extension cable plus two adapters. It connects a chassis front-panel USB-C port to a motherboard header when the stock cable is too short. The assembly is designed for backward compatibility with existing USB 3.0 pin arrangements.

Builders adding front-panel USB-C to older headers

The cable suits system integrators and DIY builders who need to route a Type-E connector from a modern case to a compatible motherboard header. It will not help if the board lacks a USB 3.1 Gen 2 header entirely, nor does it convert a standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 header to Type-E.

Type-E header gender and pin compatibility

The decisive specification is the male-to-female Type-E orientation combined with the stated backward-compatible pin set that mirrors USB 3.0 while adding the extra contacts required for USB 3.1. Verify the motherboard header keying and pin count match this layout before purchase.

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Price $66.99
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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

What motherboard header does the male end of this cable plug into?

The male connector fits a USB 3.1 front panel header on the motherboard, which uses the USB 3.0 pin set plus additional pins for backward compatibility.

Which step do builders often miss when connecting the two included adapters?

Builders sometimes forget to attach both supplied adapters to the female Type-E end before seating the cable onto the case front-panel port.

Will the cable or adapters need periodic replacement under normal use?

No scheduled replacement is required; the cable and adapters are passive components rated for the USB 3.1 specification and should last the life of the build.

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