10.USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

 

USB3_12

 

 

PIN 1

 

 

USB3+5V

 

USB3+5V

IntA_P1_SSRX-

 

IntA_P2_SSRX-

IntA_P1_SSRX+

 

IntA_P2_SSRX+

GND

Z97-K

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX-

IntA_P2_SSTX-

IntA_P1_SSTX+

 

 

IntA_P2_SSTX+

GND

 

GND

IntA_P1_D-

 

IntA_P2_D-

IntA_P1_D+

 

IntA_P2_D+

GND

Z97-K USB3.0 front panel connector

• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

• You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector.

11.M.2 Socket 3

This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

M.2 (SOCKET3)

Z97-K

Z97-K M.2 socket

• This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.

•The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA ports 5 and 6. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details.

•When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.

The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.

ASUS Z97-K

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