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Black 20 cm cable linking a USB 3.0 20-pin header to a USB 3.1 front-panel header

TeKit

TeKit USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 20Pin Extension Cable 20cm

SKU CH-0RXZ-XRYCC

Extends a USB 3.1 front-panel header to a USB 3.0 20-pin header on ASUS motherboards over 20 cm

  • Adapter typeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension
  • Connects ASUS USB 3.1 header to USB 3.0 front panel
  • 20 cm cable reaches front-panel ports in compact builds
  • Supports USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices only
  • Does not operate at USB 2.0 480 Mbps speeds
  • Designed for ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA and STRIX Z270 boards

USB 3.1 Header Extension Cable

This 20 cm adapter connects a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header to a chassis USB 3.0 20-pin header. It is built for ASUS boards such as the ROG Maximus IX Formula and Strix Z270I or Z270G models. The cable carries USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 signals only and will not operate at USB 2.0 480 Mbps speeds.

Build Integration

The short 20 cm length keeps internal routing tidy in compact cases while bridging the newer header to an existing front-panel USB 3.0 connector. No extra power or drivers are required; the cable simply extends the pin-out so the case ports function at full USB 3.1 or 3.0 throughput. It frees the builder from hunting for a rare USB 3.1-specific front-panel cable.

Target Builder

This suits anyone adding a modern ASUS motherboard to a chassis equipped with a standard USB 3.0 20-pin front-panel header. Builders whose cases only provide USB 2.0 internal connectors cannot use this cable, and those needing a longer reach for full-tower layouts should look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTEKIT
Model nameUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable for ASUS Motherboard 20 cm
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Extension Cable for ASUS Motherboard 20 cm

Questions about this item

Will the 20 cm length reach my front-panel USB 3.1 header from the motherboard's USB 3.0 20-pin connector?

The cable is 20 cm long and connects a USB 3.0 20-pin header to a USB 3.1 front-panel header, so measure the internal routing distance in your case to confirm it spans the gap.

Does the cable get warm or draw extra power when running USB 3.1 devices all day?

It is a passive 20 cm extension with no active electronics, so it adds no measurable heat or power draw beyond the devices you attach.

My motherboard only has a standard USB 2.0 480 Mbps header — can I use this cable?

The manufacturer states the cable only supports USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices and will not work with a USB 2.0 header.

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