Asus MAXIMUS VI EXTREME - Manual (Page 169)

ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 4-21
Chapter 4
4.4.5 USB 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
1. Connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.
2. From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device.
3. To enable UASP on your USB device, click UASP. To revert to its normal transfer rate,
click Normal.
USB 3.0 Boost
• 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.
Click or tap to select a
USB device
Click or tap to enable the
USB device’s normal data
transfer rate
Click or tap to enable
UASP or Turbo Mode 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
Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details.