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Black 10 cm adapter cable with 20-pin USB 3.0 female header to 9-pin USB 2.0 female connector

Vszerda

Vszerda 20 Pin USB 3.0 Header Female to 9 Pin USB 2.0 Adapter Cable Female to Female 10cm

SKU CH-N81Y-233K7

Connects a 20‑pin USB 3.0 motherboard header to a 9‑pin USB 2.0 front‑panel port for data transfer

  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product colorFemale to Female
  • Converts 20-pin USB 3.0 header to 9-pin USB 2.0 for front-panel access
  • Double braided-copper and foil shielding cuts electromagnetic and radio interference
  • 10 cm copper cable with elastic PVC jacket resists breakage
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for lower power use and efficient protocol handling
  • Plug-and-play design meets USB 3.0 spec for immediate data transfer

Front-Panel USB 3.0 Adapter

This 10 cm cable converts a motherboard 20-pin USB 3.0 header to a standard 9-pin USB 2.0 connector. It lets builders route two front-panel USB ports to the chassis when the board lacks a native 9-pin header. The copper conductors and double shielding support 5 Gbps data rates and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.

Builders With 20-Pin Headers Only

The adapter suits systems that expose a 20-pin USB 3.0 header on the motherboard or a PCIe riser card. It will not work on boards that provide only 9-pin USB 2.0 headers or no internal USB header at all. Buyers who need additional front-panel ports beyond the two converted here should look at a separate hub or expansion card.

Simple Plug-In Installation

Align the keyed 20-pin plug with the motherboard header and press until seated, then connect the 9-pin end to the front-panel cable. The short 10 cm length keeps routing tidy but may not reach distant headers in large cases. The only common issue is forcing the connector upside-down, which bends pins and breaks the header.

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product colorFemale to Female
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a 20‑pin USB 3.0 header for this adapter to work?

Yes, the adapter plugs directly into a 20‑pin USB 3.0 header on the motherboard or on a PCIe riser card that provides that header.

Will the adapter still function if I connect USB 2.0 devices to the front‑panel ports?

The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so USB 2.0 devices will operate normally at USB 2.0 speeds.

How can I verify the adapter is delivering USB 3.0 speeds after installation?

Connect a USB 3.0 flash drive, then check the transfer rate in your OS; it should approach the 5 Gbps specification for USB 3.0.

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