User Guide

Table Of Contents

ASUS P10S-M WS Series

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Chapter 1

8. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34)

These connectors allow 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.

• Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows

• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the

operating system’s setting.

• 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.

7. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or

SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.