User's Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

4. 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 5Gbps, 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.

• 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

• The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI mode.

• These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows

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Windows

8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.