7.Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray])

This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

SATA6G_1

B75M-A

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

B75M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connector

• You must install Windows. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

•When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.

8.USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

This connector is for additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to install additional front panel USB 3.0 ports.

USB3_34

D+ D-

SSTX+

SSTX-

SSRX+

SSRX-

IntA_P2_ IntA_P2_ GND IntA_P2_ IntA_P2_ GND IntA_P2_ IntA_P2_ Vbus

 

 

 

 

PIN 1

B75M-A

 

 

 

 

ID IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- Vbus

B75M-A USB3.0 Front panel connector

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

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