4.4.3USB 3.0 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 3.0 Boost

To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost.

Using the USB 3.0 Boost

Click to enable the USB device’s normal data transfer rate

Click to enable UASP or

Click to select a USB device Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate

Ensure to connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 ports that support USB 3.0 Boost. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details.

• USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 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 3.0 device.

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