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ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA
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Chapter 1
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 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
®
7, Windows
®
8, and
Windows
®
8.1.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.