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Silver-white front-panel bracket for a 3.5-inch bay with two USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks

Manw

Manw 2-Port USB 3.0 Front Panel Bracket 3.5" Bay 19-Pin HD Audio Silver White

SKU CH-B6WC-ZD4FQ

Converts a 3.5" floppy bay into two USB 3.0 ports plus HD audio and microphone jacks using a 19-pin header and 9-pin audio connector

  • Add two USB 3.0 ports to the front using a spare 3.5" bay
  • Connect headset and microphone through the built-in HD audio and mic jacks
  • Transfer files at up to 5 Gb/s with SuperSpeed USB 3.0
  • Works with older USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices for broad compatibility
  • Installs via 19-pin and 9-pin audio headers on the motherboard

Front-panel bracket for 3.5" bay

This bracket converts an empty 3.5-inch floppy bay into a front-panel hub with two USB 3.0 ports, one HD audio jack and one microphone jack. It connects to a motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 header and a separate 9-pin audio header. The silver-white finish suits most desktop chassis.

Upgrade from legacy front I/O

Replaces older front panels that only offer USB 2.0 or lack audio pass-through. The jump is worthwhile when the board has a spare 19-pin header and the case has a free 3.5-inch opening, giving modern 5 Gb/s transfer rates and combined headset connectivity in one slot.

Two USB 3.0 ports and one headset jack

Handles simultaneous SuperSpeed data devices and a stereo headset with microphone. Speed drops to USB 2.0 or 1.1 rates when legacy peripherals are attached. No additional ports or charging circuits are provided, so builds needing more than two USB connections or dedicated fast-charge ports must look elsewhere.

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Price $14.99
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Brand nameManw

Questions about this item

Does the 19-pin internal header need a separate 9-pin audio connector?

Yes, the bracket uses both a 19-pin USB 3.0 header and a 9-pin HD audio header on the motherboard.

Which way round does the 19-pin plug go, and what is the common mistake?

The keyed 19-pin connector only fits one orientation; the frequent error is forcing it in upside-down and bending pins.

Will the front-panel ports still work if I later upgrade to a board with only USB 2.0 headers?

The bracket is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 headers, though speeds drop to the older standard.

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