Asus Z97-K R2.0 User Manual page 31

9. 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.
Z97-K R2.0
Z97-K R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector
• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector.
10. M.2 Socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
Z97-K R2.0
Z97-K R2.0 M.2 socket
• This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 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
ensure to set up the Windows
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
ASUS Z97-K R2.0
USB3_12
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
SCOKET3
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
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UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
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