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Small green circuit board with Mini PCIe edge connector, 20-pin USB 3.0 header and SATA 15-pin power socket

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Vszerda Mini PCIe to Dual USB 3.0 20-pin Adapter with SATA Power

SKU CH-PN9B-X6R6F

Adds two internal USB 3.0 headers through a Mini PCIe slot, powered by a SATA 15-pin connector and driven by a NEC UPD720202 chipset

  • Adds two USB 3.0 ports via Mini PCIe slot
  • Powered by SATA 15-pin connector from PSU
  • Uses NEC UPD720202 chipset for 5Gbps transfer
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0
  • Supports hot-swap on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Linux

Mini PCIe to Dual USB 3.0 Adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard Mini PCI Express slot into a dual USB 3.0 20-pin header. It uses the NEC UPD720202 chipset to provide two high-speed ports for internal USB expansion. The card draws power from a SATA 15-pin connector on the power supply. It suits embedded or micro systems that need extra USB connectivity.

Fits Mini PCIe only not mSATA

Builders with a free Mini PCIe slot who want to add front-panel USB 3.0 ports will find this card useful. It does not work in mSATA sockets despite the similar physical connector. Systems lacking a Mini PCIe slot or a spare SATA power connector cannot use this adapter. Buyers needing external USB ports or a different interface should look elsewhere.

NEC UPD720202 chipset 5 Gbps USB 3.0

The NEC UPD720202 controller delivers USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 1.1 and 1.0 devices. It complies with PCI Express Specification Revision 2.0 and xHCI specification version 1.0. Hot-swap functionality is supported. Drivers are available for Windows XP 2003 Vista 7 8 and Linux.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does my power supply need a SATA 15pin connector to run this adapter?

Yes, the card draws its power from a SATA 15pin header on the PSU.

Will the NEC UPD720202 chipset work with USB 2.0 headers I already have on my motherboard?

The adapter outputs a USB 3.0 20pin header that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

How can I verify the adapter is running at USB 3.0 5Gbps after installation?

Connect a USB 3.0 device and check the OS reports a SuperSpeed connection at 5Gbps.

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