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Black short cable with 9-pin 10-pin header plug and dual USB 3.1 Type-E sockets

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 9Pin 10Pin to Dual USB 3.1 Type-E Header Cable 0.15M

SKU CH-ETM4-V9YM0

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel connector for 480 Mbps data

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Product typeType-E
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresPower Data
  • Converts a USB 2.0 9pin 10pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front panel header
  • Supports USB 2.0 data speeds up to 480 Mbps from SSD or HDD
  • Compact plug-in design fits directly into any USB 2.0 motherboard header without extra parts
  • No support for audio, video, docking, PD power or DP alt mode
  • Provides power and data through a 0.15 m black cable assembly

USB 2.0 header to Type-E adapter

This Vszerda adapter converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel connector. It allows builders to add a modern Type-E port to systems that only expose legacy internal headers. The 0.15 m cable plugs directly into the board without extra brackets or cables. Data runs at up to 480 megabits per second over the USB 2.0 electrical interface.

Upgrading front-panel USB connectivity

The adapter replaces a missing native Type-E header on older or budget motherboards. It is worth fitting when a case provides a USB 3.1 Type-E port but the board lacks the matching 19-pin connector. The conversion does not increase signalling speed beyond USB 2.0 rates, so throughput stays at 480 megabits per second. No driver install is required for the header translation itself.

Builders adding a Type-E port to legacy headers

Suits PC assemblers who need a single Type-E front-panel socket on a board with only USB 2.0 internal headers. It does not carry video, audio, docking or Power Delivery signals, so users requiring DisplayPort Alt Mode or fast charging should look elsewhere. The short 0.15 m length limits routing options in large chassis. Buyers needing full USB 3.1 bandwidth must use a native 3.1 header.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product typeType-E
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s

Questions about this item

Will the USB 2.0 9Pin 10Pin header on my motherboard accept this adapter?

The adapter fits any USB 2.0 9Pin 10Pin front-panel header; it plugs straight in with no extra brackets or screws required.

How do I connect the cable to the motherboard header without damaging the pins?

Align the keyed 9Pin 10Pin plug with the header, press straight down until fully seated, and avoid angling the connector — the most common mistake is forcing it in upside-down.

Will the Type-E port still work at 480 megabits_per_second after years of plugging and unplugging?

The port is rated for USB 2.0 480 megabits_per_second data; normal front-panel use does not degrade the signal, and no periodic maintenance is needed.

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