Asus Z97M-PLUS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
2. 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 benets of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, 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
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7.
The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
Z97M-PLUS
Z97M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector
USB3_12
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
Z97M-PLUS
Z97M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector
PIN 1
COM
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS