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13. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34)
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 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.
• 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.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI mode.
• These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows
®
10 /
Windows
®
8.1 / Windows
®
8 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.