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Green PCIe expansion card with external USB-C port and internal Type-E header

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X2 USB3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-C Type-E Adapter

SKU CH-S35H-AJVQK

Adds a rear Type-C port and an internal Type-E header with 10Gbps USB3.2 Gen2 bandwidth via ASM3142 chip

  • Adds rear USB-C and front-panel Type-E header at 10Gbps
  • ASM3142 controller runs dual ports at full USB3.2 Gen2 bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 x2 card fits x4, x8 and x16 slots
  • Built-in overcurrent protection needs no extra SATA power
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 and Linux out of the box

PCIe X2 USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Adapter

This PCIe X2 expansion card adds one external USB-C port and one internal Type-E header to a desktop PC. It uses the ASMedia ASM3142 controller to deliver up to 10Gbps bandwidth on both connectors. The card fits standard ATX cases with its included full-height bracket and requires no extra SATA power cable.

Front-panel upgrade for desktop builders

It suits anyone adding a modern front-panel USB-C connector or a high-speed rear port for external SSDs and docks. Buyers whose motherboard lacks a free PCIe slot or who need more than two added ports should look elsewhere. The board is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 devices.

Drops into x4, x8 or x16 slots

The physical X2 connector works in larger PCIe 3.0 slots without configuration. No auxiliary power means one less cable to route inside the chassis. Gold-plated contacts and built-in overcurrent protection help maintain reliable operation for connected storage and peripherals.

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Questions about this item

Which motherboard slot does the PCIe x2 card fit into?

The card uses a PCIe 3.0 x2 physical connector and is compatible with x4, x8 and x16 slots on any desktop motherboard.

Will my existing USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 devices still work at their rated speeds?

Yes, the ASM3142 controller is backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps and USB 3.2 Gen1 at 5 Gbps alongside the 10 Gbps Gen2 ports.

How can I verify the card is delivering full 10 Gbps bandwidth after installation?

Connect a USB 3.2 Gen2 capable SSD and check that the operating system reports a 10 Gbps link speed in Device Manager or lsusb -t.

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