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USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
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We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
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Due to the design of the Intel
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
Status
Description
Off
No link
Orange
Linked
Orange (Blinking) Data activity
Orange (Blinking
Ready to wake up
then steady)
from S5 mode
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Headset
2-channel
Light Blue
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Pink
Mic In
Orange
–
Black
–
Gray
–
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87
8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
®
Speed LED
Status Description
Off
10 Mbps connection
Orange 100 Mbps connection
Green
1 Gbps connection
4-channel
6-channel
Line In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
–
ACT/LINK
SPEED
LED
LED
LAN port
8-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
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