Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 - USB 3.0 Boost

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Chapter 4: Software support
Chapter 4
4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost
USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically
speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu,
then select USB 3.0 Boost.
Using the USB 3.0 Boost
1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.
2. From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, Click or tap to select a USB device.
3. To enable UASP on your USB device, click
UASP. To revert to its normal transfer rate,
click Normal.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.
• Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with
USB devices.
USB 3.0 Boost screen
Click or tap to select a
USB device
Click or tap to enable the
USB device’s normal data
transfer rate
Click or tap to enable
UASP or Turbo Mode to
the USB device for a faster
data transfer rate