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Small green circuit board with a 20-pin USB 3.0 socket and a USB 3.1 front panel header, plus an M-key slot for an NVME card

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to NVME NGFF M-Key Express Card Adapter

SKU CH-3GDX-4SR5K

Converts a motherboard NVME slot into a 5 Gbit/s USB 3.1 front-panel header using a VL805 bridge

  • Adds a front-panel USB 3.1 header by converting an NVME slot with VL805 chip
  • Delivers up to 5 Gbit/s through a USB 3.0 20-pin socket and USB 3.1 20-pin header
  • Installs directly into any USB 3.0 header without extra cables or brackets
  • Works with Type-C or Type-A connectors for a full USB 3.1 port
  • Bridges USB 2.0 to NVME NGFF M-Key via express-card adapter design

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter for NVME slots

This adapter plugs into an NVME NGFF M-Key slot on the motherboard and presents a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header. It lets a case with a USB 3.1 Type-E port work even when the board lacks a native header. The VL805 bridge delivers up to 5 Gbps over the link. It is aimed at builders adding modern front-panel connectivity to older platforms.

Compatibility checklist for your motherboard

Verify that the board has a free NVME NGFF M-Key slot and that the BIOS can initialise the VL805 controller without a drive installed. The adapter also needs a spare USB 3.0 20-pin header on the board for the upstream connection. No extra power cables or drivers are required beyond what the slot provides.

Build quality and daily use

The compact PCB inserts directly into the M-Key slot and the 20-pin header without brackets or cables. Both connectors are keyed to prevent misalignment during installation. Once seated, the adapter sits flush and adds a functional USB 3.1 front-panel port for Type-C or Type-A case connectors.

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Price $37.99
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Brand nameLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

What connectors and cables come with the LORDWORLD adapter, and what must I supply myself?

The adapter has a USB 3.0 20‑pin socket and a USB 3.1 20‑pin front‑panel header built in. You will need a motherboard with an NVME NGFF M‑Key slot and a case front‑panel USB 3.1 Type‑E cable to complete the link.

How do I choose between the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 interfaces on this adapter?

The board carries both a USB 2.0 path to the NVME slot and a USB 3.1 front‑panel header; use the 3.1 header for 5 Gbps Type‑E ports and the 2.0 path only when the motherboard lacks a 3.1 header.

What does the 5 Gbps rating mean once the adapter is installed in my PC?

It sets the maximum throughput of the front‑panel USB 3.1 port to 5 Gbps when the VL805 controller is connected to a compatible NVME slot and a Type‑E cable.

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