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Green circuit board with two blue 20-pin headers and low-profile bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe x1 to Dual 20-Pin USB 3.0 Header Card with Low-Profile Bracket

SKU CH-PE7C-6G515

Adds two 20-pin USB 3.0 front-panel headers via a PCIe x1 slot with low-profile bracket included

  • Adds two front-panel USB 3.0 headers via PCIe x1 slot
  • Dual 20-pin connectors restore or expand case USB ports
  • Low-profile bracket included for slim and standard cases
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots on most motherboards
  • Simple hardware install with no BIOS changes needed

PCIe x1 Dual 20-Pin USB 3.0 Header Card

This PCIe x1 expansion card adds two internal 20-pin USB 3.0 headers to a desktop motherboard. It connects directly to front-panel USB cables on a PC case. The card restores or adds front-panel USB 3.0 connectivity for flash drives and external storage.

Replaces missing or damaged onboard USB 3.0 headers

Use this card when your motherboard lacks functional 20-pin USB 3.0 connectors for the case front panel. It fits any available PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot. The upgrade is worth it for new builds, motherboard swaps or repairing broken headers without BIOS changes.

Check for a free PCIe slot and front-panel cable

Verify your motherboard has an open PCIe slot of any size from x1 to x16. Confirm your case front panel uses a standard 20-pin USB 3.0 cable connector. Both full-height and low-profile brackets are included for standard or compact chassis.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the low-profile bracket let this card fit in a slim SFF case?

Yes, a low-profile bracket is included so the card fits small-form-factor and standard desktop cases alike.

Do I need to change any BIOS settings after plugging the card into a PCIe x1 slot?

No BIOS modification is required; the card works on physical installation alone.

How many front-panel USB 3.0 cables can I connect to the two 20-pin headers?

Each 20-pin header accepts one front-panel USB 3.0 harness, giving two independent connections.

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