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Short black cable with USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 20-pin connectors

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable 20cm

SKU CH-GQVS-MZEVB

A 20 cm extension cable that links a USB 3.1 front-panel header to a USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header for ASUS boards, supporting 3.1 and 3.0 devices but not 2.0 at 480 Mbps

  • Connects USB 3.1 front-panel header to USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header
  • 20 cm length fits tight chassis routing without excess slack
  • Supports USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices at full speed
  • Does not operate at USB 2.0 480 Mbps
  • Designed for ASUS motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header layout

USB 3.1 front-panel header extension

This 20 cm cable connects a USB 3.1 front-panel header to a standard USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header. It is designed for builders fitting a modern front-panel USB 3.1 port onto a board that only provides the older 20-pin connector. The link uses the USB 3.0 pin set with additional signals for backwards compatibility. It is a new Fervit accessory for internal case wiring.

Replaces a missing or too-short header cable

The extension bridges the physical gap when a chassis USB 3.1 header cannot reach the motherboard's USB 3.0 20-pin header. It is worth fitting when the front-panel cable falls short or when the case supplies a USB 3.1 header that the board lacks. The cable only operates with USB 3.1 or USB 3.0 devices; it cannot fall back to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. No official USB 3.1 header specification existed at the time of writing.

Suits ASUS motherboard builds

This cable suits system integrators and DIY builders who need to route a USB 3.1 front-panel connector to a USB 3.0 20-pin header on an ASUS board. It is not for users who only have USB 2.0 front-panel ports, because the adapter does not support the slower interface. Buyers needing a longer reach or a different motherboard header layout should look at other internal cable options.

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Price $36.99
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Questions about this item

What motherboard header does the 20-pin connector plug into?

The 20-pin end connects to a standard USB 3.0 front-panel header on the motherboard.

Which way round does the cable go, and what is the common mistake?

Plug the USB 3.1 front-panel header side into the case port and the 20-pin side into the motherboard; reversing them gives no signal.

Will the cable need replacing if I move to a newer front-panel standard?

It only carries USB 3.1 and 3.0 signals, so a future header change would require a different cable.

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