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StarTech.com USBPLATE4 4 Port USB A Female Slot Plate Adapter - USB panel - 4 pin USB Type A (F)
- Add four USB 2.0 Ports to the back of your computer
- 4 Port USB Slot Plate
- Add additional USB 2.0 ports to the back of your computer for connecting external USB hard drives and USB hubs and other USB devices
- USB slot plate adapter converts the USB pins on your motherboard into four USB-A female ports
- Supports 4 or 5 pin motherboard connections
- Compatible with external USB 2.0 hard drives such as WD My Passport / WD Elements / Toshiba Canvio / Seagate Backup Plus and more
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Add four USB 2.0 Ports to the back of your computer. The USBPLATE4 4 port USB 2.0 slot plate adapter converts the USB pins on your motherboard into four USB-A female ports, enabling you to add USB connections to the back of your PC.
Backed by, the USBPLATE4 is designed and constructed for maximum durability, to ensure dependable performance.
Check your motherboard's manual for the USB pinout diagram.
The USBPLATE wiring scheme is: Red=Power, Green=Signal, White=Signal, Black=Ground
General Information
Manufacturer: StarTech
Manufacturer Part Number: USBPLATE4
Brand Name: StarTech
Product Name: 4 Port USB A Female Slot Plate Adapter - USB panel - 4 pin USB Type A (F)
Packaged Quantity: 1
Product Type: Data Transfer Cable
Technical Information
Cable Type: USB
Cable Length: 11.25"
Connector on First End: 4 x 4-pin Type A Female USB 2.0 USB
Connector on Second End: 2 x 5-pin IDC Female USB Header
Device Supported: Motherboard
Warranty
: Lifetime
Backed by, the USBPLATE4 is designed and constructed for maximum durability, to ensure dependable performance.
Check your motherboard's manual for the USB pinout diagram.
The USBPLATE wiring scheme is: Red=Power, Green=Signal, White=Signal, Black=Ground
General Information
Manufacturer: StarTech
Manufacturer Part Number: USBPLATE4
Brand Name: StarTech
Product Name: 4 Port USB A Female Slot Plate Adapter - USB panel - 4 pin USB Type A (F)
Packaged Quantity: 1
Product Type: Data Transfer Cable
Technical Information
Cable Type: USB
Cable Length: 11.25"
Connector on First End: 4 x 4-pin Type A Female USB 2.0 USB
Connector on Second End: 2 x 5-pin IDC Female USB Header
Device Supported: Motherboard
Warranty
: Lifetime
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): Lifetime
- Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
- Support Website
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The StarTech.com USBPLATE4 is a motherboard-header adapter that adds four rear USB 2.0 Type-A female ports to a desktop PC, making it suitable for builders who need more connections for USB drives, hubs, or other peripherals.
Recommended For
- Desktop PC builders with two available USB 2.0 motherboard headers who want four rear USB-A connections for keyboards, mice, printers, or other everyday peripherals.
- People repurposing a desktop or workstation who want to make unused motherboard USB headers accessible at the rear without installing a USB expansion card.
- Users who need rear access for occasional USB 2.0 devices, such as low-speed peripherals or compatible external drives, and do not need USB 3.x transfer rates.
- PC tinkerers comfortable checking their motherboard manual and matching the USB header pinout before connecting an internal slot-plate adapter.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Adding four rear USB 2.0 Type-A ports to a PC for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and hubs |
| Ports And Motherboard Compatibility | Connects two 10-pin IDC female motherboard headers to four 4-pin USB Type-A female USB 2.0 ports; supports 4- or 5-pin motherboard connections |
| Installation And Wiring | Motherboard USB pin wiring: red for power, green and white for signal, and black for ground; check the motherboard manual for its pinout |
| Physical Design | Black USB slot plate adapter |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com USBPLATE4 |