ASUS Z97-K
1-21
10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
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 benefits
of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
•
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
•
You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector.
11. M.2 Socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
•
This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
•
The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA ports 5 and 6. Refer to section
2.6.3
PCH Storage Configuration
of this user guide for more details.
•
When using Intel
®
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
ensure to set up the Windows
®
UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
Z97-K
Z97-K USB3.0 front panel connector
USB3_12
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_
GND
IntA_P1_D-
In
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_
GND
IntA_P2_D-
In
Z97-K
Z97-K M.2 socket
M.2 (SOCKET3)
