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ASUS X99-A II
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Chapter 1
4. USB 3.0 connectors (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
®
7.
• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImodedependingonthe
operatingsystem’ssetting.
• TheseUSB3.0portssupportnativeUASPtransferstandardinWindows
®
8/
Windows
®
8.1andTurboModewhenusingUSB3.0Boostfeature.