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Small green circuit board with M-Key edge connector and two 20-pin Type-E headers

Vszerda

Vszerda M-Key to Dual USB 3.1 Type-E Adapter

SKU CH-YH74-9VWC5

Converts an NVME M-Key slot into two USB 3.1 20-pin Type-E headers for 10 Gbps front-panel connectivity

  • Converts an M-Key slot into dual front-panel USB 3.1 headers
  • Supports 10 Gbps bandwidth across both Type-E connectors
  • Plugs straight into the motherboard with no extra cables needed
  • Adds USB 3.1 Type-C ports to cases lacking native headers
  • Data only — no video, audio or power-delivery support

M-Key to Dual USB 3.1 Adapter

This adapter converts an available NVME NGFF M-Key slot on a motherboard into two USB 3.1 20-pin Type-E front panel headers. It enables a chassis with USB 3.1 Type-C ports to function even when the mainboard lacks native headers. The compact card plugs directly into the M-Key slot and requires no extra attachments or cables.

Builders adding front-panel USB 3.1 Type-C

The card suits builders who have a spare M-Key lane and need dual Type-E headers for a case with USB 3.1 Type-C front ports. It does not carry video, audio or Power Delivery signals, so systems that require those functions over the front-panel connection cannot use this adapter. Boards without a free M-Key slot or cases that rely on proprietary front-panel connectors are also incompatible.

10 Gbps bandwidth per header

Each of the two Type-E headers delivers up to 10 Gbps of USB 3.1 bandwidth, matching the 10 Gbps rating stated for the adapter. This single throughput figure determines whether the device can saturate the front-panel ports for high-speed external storage or peripherals.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will this adapter work with my motherboard's existing M-Key NVME slot?

Yes, the input connector is an NVME NGFF M-Key Express slot, so it fits directly into any compatible M-Key on your board.

How can I verify the 10Gbps link is active after I install the adapter?

Check the operating system's device manager or USB controller view; the port should enumerate as a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection running at 10 Gbps.

Does the package include the dual Type-E front-panel cables or must I buy them separately?

The adapter provides two 20-pin Type-E headers; you connect your case's existing front-panel USB 3.1 cables to these headers, no extra cables are included.

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