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Chapter 1
2. USB 3.0 connector (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 5 Gb/s, 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
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7.
• Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
• These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows
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8 /
Windows
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8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature.