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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E78)
This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0
specicaton that supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel
cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have
a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1; OPT_TEMP2;
OPT_TEMP3)
These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables
to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor
temperature. The optional fans 1, 2, and 3 can work with the temperature sensors for a
better cooling effect.
Enable OPT FAN1/ OPT FAN2/ OPT FAN3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect
thermal sensor cables to these connectors.
• Thermal sensor cables or thermistors are purchased separately.
• To monitor the temperature at the BIOS, go to BIOS>Monitor>Temperature Monitor.
• 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
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7.