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Black USB 2.0 male to USB 3.1 Type E female adapter cable 1.31FT

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 to 3.1 Type E Header Adapter 1.31FT

SKU CH-MM2F-XEKFR

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header to a USB 3.1 Type-E port for front-panel use at up to 480 Mbps data, 1.31 ft length

  • Connection typeUsb Type E
  • Connector detailsUsb Type E
  • Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Type-E port delivers up to 480 Mbps data from SSD or HDD
  • No audio, video, docking, PD power or DP alt mode supported
  • Compact plug-in design fits any USB 2.0 header without extra parts
  • Multi-layer PCB with differential signal optimisation ensures stable vertical transmission

USB 2.0 Header to Type-E Converter

This adapter converts an existing USB 2.0 motherboard header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel socket. It suits builders adding a USB-C front port to a board that lacks a native 3.1 header. The compact plug-in design fits directly onto any standard USB 2.0 header without extra attachments.

Signal Integrity and Data Rate

A multi-layer PCB integrates differential signal optimisation to maintain stable transmission. The Type-E port delivers USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 Mbps for connected SSDs or HDDs. No active cooling or external power is required for normal operation.

Sustained Transfer Behaviour

Under continuous load the adapter maintains the USB 2.0 signalling ceiling of 480 Mbps without thermal throttling. It does not support Power Delivery, DisplayPort alt-mode, audio or video output, so docks and monitors will not function through this header.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Ports & slots
Connection typeUsb Type E
Connector detailsUsb Type E

Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda USB 2.0 to 3.1 Type E adapter into my motherboard header?

Align the adapter with any standard USB 2.0 header on the motherboard and press it straight in; the compact design fits vertically without extra brackets or cables.

Will the USB Type E port on this adapter need a firmware update or driver installation later?

No firmware or driver is required; the adapter passes through the existing USB 2.0 signal at up to 480Mbps and has no updatable components.

What is the maximum sustained data rate I can expect from the Type E port during long file transfers?

The port is limited to USB 2.0 speeds, so sustained throughput tops out at 480Mbps regardless of the 3.1 header form factor.

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