This USB 3.1 Type-E front panel header to USB 3.0 Type-A male extension cable is designed for internal PC connectivity and front panel integration. It connects a motherboard's USB 3.1 Type-E (20-pin) front panel header to a standard USB Type-A male connector, allowing flexible routing or external access within custom PC builds and chassis modifications.
Key Features:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 specifications, delivering data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps when used with compatible hardware, significantly reducing file transfer time for large data, videos, and games.
- Backward Compatible: Fully compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices, ensuring seamless connectivity with older peripherals.
- Shielded Construction: Built with shielded cable design for reliable signal integrity and minimal interference, ensuring stable and efficient data transmission.
- Plug and Play: No driver installation required. Simply connect the cable to your motherboard's USB 3.1 Type-E front panel header and start using your USB-A devices immediately.
- Fast Charging Support: Supports 3A current for fast device charging.
Applications:
- Custom PC builds - Ideal solution for adding additional USB-A ports to your computer system from the available Type-E front panel header.
- PC case modification - Perfect for routing USB connectivity to custom front panels or external access points.
- System builder installations - A versatile solution for OEM installations requiring high-speed USB connectivity.
- Industrial and embedded PC builds - Useful for expanding USB connectivity in specialized computing environments.
- Adding external USB 3.0 ports or hubs via the internal Type-E header
This accessory is compatible with:
This cable is designed for motherboards equipped with a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E 20-pin front panel header (officially referred to as the Key-A 20-pin Shielded Header). This connector is commonly found on modern motherboards such as Z490, Z590, Z690, X570, B550, and newer models. Please note that the physical pin layout differs from older USB 3.0 19/20-pin headers - they are not interchangeable, ensuring broad device compatibility.
Colors Available:
- Black
Manufacturer's Information:
- Brand: Generic / OEM
Specifications:
- Interface / Connector 1: USB 3.0 Type‑A Male
- Interface / Connector 2: USB 3.1 Type‑E (20‑pin)
- Jacket Material: PVC
- Product Type: Data Cable
- Length available: 50cm approx.
- Net Weight: g approx.
What's the box?
- USB 3.0 Type-A male to USB 3.1 Type-E Extension Cable x 1 set
Packaging:
- Polybag
Notes:
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All brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective
holders and are referred to here for descriptive purpose only.
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Photo attached is for reference only, it may be slightly varied in
items of color, shape from the actual item delivered from time to time).
- Cable standard variance: under 100cm, +/- 5cm; from 101-300cm, +/- 10cm; longer
than 301cm, +/- 20cm. The total length is also subject
to the length definition. If you need precise length or in very specific ranges, please check with
us before purchasing.
- Please
ensure your motherboard features a USB 3.1 Type-E (20-pin) front panel
header before purchasing. This cable will not work with standard USB 3.0
20-pin headers.
- Works
only with motherboards that have a USB 3.1 Type‑E 20‑pin header (often
found on Z490, Z590, Z690, X570, B550, and newer boards).
