Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections; Rear I/O Connection - Asus WS X299 SAGE Manual

2.3

Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1

Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors
1. USB BIOS Flashback button
2. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port
supports USB BIOS Flashback)
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8
4. Intel LAN port (LAN2)*
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5. Intel LAN port (LAN1)*
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6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
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USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.
We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data
transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and
your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance
for your devices.
7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6
8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4
9. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1
10. Optical S/PDIF Out port
11. Audio I/O ports**
Chapter 2: Basic Installation