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Black straight adapter cable with blue 19-pin male header and 20-pin A-key female socket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 19/20-Pin to USB 3.1 20-Pin A-Key Adapter (Straight Type)

SKU CH-ND27-6QXR8

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header to a USB 3.1 20-pin A-Key front-panel connector for up to 10Gbps data transfer

  • Convert motherboard USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 front panel
  • Achieve up to 10 Gbps data transfer without drivers
  • Works with common motherboards using 19-pin USB 3.0 headers
  • Supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 32/64-bit, Mac and Linux
  • Straight-type adapter with 20-pin A-Key female for Type-C bracket

Header Conversion

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19 or 20 pin header into a USB 3.1 20 pin A-Key header for front panel Type-C brackets. It enables 10Gbps data transfer speeds without requiring driver installation. The straight type design fits directly onto compatible internal headers.

Compatibility Scope

Suits builders adding a front panel USB-C port to a board with an existing USB 3.0 19 pin header. It supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 on 32 or 64 bit, plus Mac and Linux systems. Buyers with only USB 2.0 headers cannot use this adapter.

Installation Notes

The bundle includes only the adapter itself with no extra cables or software. Correct orientation during installation is critical to avoid shorting pins or triggering power warnings. Users must power down, unplug, wait ten seconds, then seat the male end before connecting the adapter.

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

My motherboard only has a USB 3.0 19-pin header — will this adapter fit it?

Yes, the male end plugs directly into any common 19-pin USB 3.0 header and converts it to a 20-pin USB 3.1 A-Key header for the front panel.

I still use a USB 2.0 front-panel bracket — can I connect it through this adapter?

No, the adapter only works with a USB 3.0 header on the motherboard and a USB 3.1 A-Key front-panel connector; it does not support USB 2.0 headers.

After installing the adapter, how do I verify the front-panel USB-C port is running at 10 Gbps?

Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 device; the OS should enumerate it at 10 Gbps with no driver installation required on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, macOS or Linux.

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