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7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via SATA cables.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
®
connector (supports USB Type-C
®
with 60W PD 3.0/QC 4+)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
®
connector allows you to connect a USB
3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
®
module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports on
the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
®
connector provides data
transfer speeds of up to 20 Gb/s and PD 3.0/QC 4+ support for up to DC
60W fast charging technology.
• The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
®
module is purchased separately.
• For PD 3.0/QC 4+ support, ensure to connect the 6-pin PD_12V_PWR connector.
• PD 3.0/QC 4+ up to DC 60W fast charging technology is only supported on CC Logic
Devices. In S5 (Soft Off State), PD 3.0/QC 4+ only provides power delivery of up to
7.5W.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen
1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
10. USB 2.0 headers
The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0
ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
11. Addressable Gen 2 headers
The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect individually addressable
RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/
Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this
board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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+
USB+5V USB_P1- USB_P1+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P2+
GND
PIN 1
ADD_GEN 2
+5V
Data
Ground
PIN 1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction