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Black and blue 20cm cable with USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 20-pin connectors

TeKit

TeKit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable 20cm

SKU CH-EGV5-AS1RX

Extends a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header to a standard USB 3.0 20-pin header with a 20 cm cable for ASUS boards

  • Connection typeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension
  • Cable length7.87 in (20 cm)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack & Blue

Color Black & Blue

Cable Length 0.5 ft.

  • Connect USB 3.1 front-panel ports to ASUS boards
  • 20 cm cable fits tight case layouts
  • Blue and black connectors simplify identification
  • Works with ROG Maximus IX Formula and Strix Z270
  • Backward-compatible pin design supports USB 3.0 devices

Front Panel USB 3.1 Header Extension Cable

This 20 cm cable connects a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header to a standard USB 3.0 20-pin header. It is built for ASUS boards such as the ROG Maximus IX Formula and Strix Z270I or Z270G that introduced the newer header layout. The link lets a chassis with a USB 3.0 front-panel connector work with those boards.

Sustained Signal Integrity Over Short Runs

The 20 cm length keeps the high-speed differential pairs short, reducing attenuation during continuous SuperSpeed transfers. Shielded construction and the blue insert on the USB 3.1 side maintain impedance control so throughput stays stable under prolonged file moves or backup jobs. The cable is rated for USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices only and will not fall back to 480 Mbps USB 2.0 operation.

Build and Connector Fit

Black insulation with colour-coded blue and black connectors helps identify orientation inside a crowded case. Each end uses a keyed 20-pin shroud that locks onto the header pins, preventing accidental dislodgement when routing cables behind the motherboard tray. The two-connector design adds no extra junctions, so mechanical reliability matches a direct header-to-header link.

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTekit
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack & Blue
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable 20 cm for ASUS Motherboard
Connector count2
Connector detailsUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable 20 cm for ASUS Motherboard
Size & build
Cable length7.87 in (20 cm)
Overall length20 cm/0.66 ft

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Questions about this item

Does the 20 cm cable add noticeable heat or power draw when the front-panel USB 3.1 port runs all day?

The passive 20 cm extension carries only signal and power lines; it adds no active circuitry, so heat and power draw remain those of the motherboard header and connected device.

What motherboard header must I already have for this cable to work?

You need a standard USB 3.0 20-pin front-panel header on the motherboard; the cable converts that header to a USB 3.1 front-panel connector.

Will this cable let me keep using an older case that only has a USB 3.0 front-panel connector?

No — the cable adapts a motherboard USB 3.0 header to a USB 3.1 front-panel port, not the reverse, so a case with only a USB 3.0 connector cannot be connected.

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