Asus Z97-C User Manual page 34

8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
48 Mb/s connection speed.
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
9. Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS)
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These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
signal cables.
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SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
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The M.2 Socket 3 and SATAEXPRESS connectors share the same bandwidth. When
you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected
to these connectors and set a higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than SATAEXPRESS
interface. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for
more details.
The SATAEXPRESS connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA
devices.
USB910 USB1112 USB1314
PIN 1 PIN 1
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