User manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front
orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenetsof
USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimefor
USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith
USB2.0.
TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
Z170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connector
USB3_12
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
• TheseconnectorsarebasedonxHCIspecication.Werecommendyoutoinstallthe
relateddrivertofullyusetheUSB3.0portsunderWindows
®
7.
• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicewillrunonxHCImode.
• TheseUSB3.0portssupportnativeUASPtransferstandardinWindows
®
8.1and
TurboModewhenusingUSB3.0Boostfeature.