Asus MAXIMUS VIII GENE User Manual page 151

USB 3.1 Boost
USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically
speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices.
Launching USB 3.1 Boost
To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click
3.1 Boost.
Using the USB 3.1 Boost
Ensure to connect your USB 3.0 or 3.1 device to the USB ports that support USB 3.1
Boost. Refer to the Rear I/O connection section of your user guide for more details.
• USB 3.1 Boost automatically detects the USB devices that support UASP. For a list of
UASP-supported USB devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. For a higher data transfer
performance, use a USB 3.1 device.
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE
on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB
Click to select a USB device
Click to enable UASP or
Turbo Mode to the USB
device for a faster data
transfer rate
Click to enable the USB
device's normal data
transfer rate
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