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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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3. 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.
2. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_E1)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1moduleforadditionalUSB3.1ports.
ThelatestUSB3.1connectivityprovidesdatatransferspeedsofupto10Gbps.The
next-generationstandardiscompletelybackward-compatiblewithyourexistingUSB
devices.