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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PH69 M.2 M-Key PCIe to USB3.1 Type-E/C+19/20Pin Data Adapter

SKU CH-GE2R-Z7XQ4

Turns a spare M.2 M-Key slot into dual front USB 3.1 Type-E/C and 19/20Pin headers with auxiliary 4Pin power for stable operation

  • Turns spare M.2 M-Key slot into dual front USB headers
  • Supports 2280 2260 2242 2230 NVMe form factors without using PCIe slot
  • Adds USB3.1 Type-E/C 5Gbps header plus USB3.0 19/20Pin front panel header
  • Extra 4Pin power interface supplies sufficient power for high-power USB devices
  • Plug and play on Win8 10 11; driver required for Win7, compatible with Linux

M.2 M-Key to Front USB 3.1 Adapter

The PH69 adapter converts a spare M.2 M-Key NVMe slot into two front-panel USB headers, adding a USB 3.1 Type-E/C header and a standard 19/20Pin USB 3.0 header without using a PCIe slot. It fits 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 M.2 lengths and works plug-and-play on Windows 10 and 11 with driver support for Windows 7 and Linux compatibility.

Sustained Power Delivery

A dedicated 4Pin auxiliary power connector supplies extra current so high-draw front USB devices remain stable during long transfers or continuous charging. Gold-plated contacts and a solid PCB reduce signal loss and interference, maintaining consistent 5 Gbps throughput under load rather than throttling after a short burst.

Build and Daily Use

The compact card mounts directly into the M.2 slot, secured by the motherboard standoff, leaving full-size expansion slots free for other cards. Dual headers let builders connect both modern Type-E front ports and legacy 19/20Pin connectors simultaneously, while backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures older peripherals still function. Not suited for systems lacking an M.2 M-Key slot or for adding rear I/O ports.

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Questions about this item

Does the PH69 adapter generate noticeable heat or noise when the front USB ports run all day?

The adapter has no fan and draws power through a 4Pin auxiliary connector, so it adds no audible noise and only minimal heat inside the case.

What must my motherboard already provide for the PH69 to work?

A spare M.2 M-Key slot in 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 size and a free 4Pin power header for the auxiliary connector.

Will the PH69 work alongside an older board that only has USB 2.0 front headers?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices connected to its Type-E/C and 19/20Pin headers.

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