Question USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 cable ONLY works when plugged into the USB-C female hub on the front of the case ?

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Hello there, does anybody knows why on earth would an USB-C cable work ONLY on the USB hub, and not on direct USB-C port that's in front of the case ? Basically, I've tried my best to understand the so called "Air Link" cable kind of thing, but I still got nothing, it always says that my usb speed is of USB 2.0, which is complete bs, however, when use the USB HUB (which is basically when I connect usb-c cable with an USB-A adapter), it then recognizes as the 3.0 cable, I'm sorry, but am I missing something ? Or maybe someone had a similar problem ?
Drivers up and running. Did a fresh windows install not long ago.

MSI B550 PRO VDH
5900x
Corsair RMx 1000w
DDR4 Corsair Vengeance 3600 mhz
 
Have you tested the cable from your motherboard USB-C slot to the case connector? Was the case front USB-C connector working at any time before the update?
The USB-C port on the front chassis is working fine, but for some reason it only works at USB 2.0 speed if you insert USB-C cable directly. I've tried motherboard ports, even though I've tried all 3.0 ports, it still for SOME unknown reason identifies the cable as 2.0, but not the hub, the USB hub somehow allows the 3.0 connections, I can't really understand the mechanics behind that...
 
Hmm, that is interesting and I don't understand how that would happen either. I assume that you have tested the speeds and actually get the faster speed with the hub.
Yeah, I can see the supposed USB versions in USBDEVIEW app, and on the oculus app. It beats me on why would only work on a hub...