User's Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
9. 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.
B150 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+
10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
TPM
B150 PRO GAMING TPM connector
PIN 1
+3VSB
S_PCIRST#_TBD
GND
C_PCICLK_TPM
+3V +3V
F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• 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 /
Windows
®
8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.