Asus PRIME H470-PLUS Manual page 13

6. M.2 Slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode).
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x2 mode).
• M.2_1 slot supports data transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s.
• M.2_2 slot supports data transfer speeds up to 16Gb/s.
• When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 is disabled.
• M.2 slots can support Intel
• M.2 slots support IRST (Intel
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via a SATA cable.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers allow you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen
1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
9. USB 2.0 headers
The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for
additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data
transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing
so will damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB
WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB
LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V)
and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined
maximum of 500 LEDs.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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PIN 1
USB3+5V
USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+
IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND
GND IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+
IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+
IntA_P2_D+ GND
PIN 1
PIN 1
ADD_GEN 2
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