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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-38 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-39 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-40 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-41 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-43 iii
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-38 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-39 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-40 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-41 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-43 iii
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... Information 3-32 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 ... 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-17 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-19 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-20 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-21 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-25 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu ...
... Information 3-32 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 ... 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-17 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-19 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-20 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-21 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-25 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu ...
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... Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 Wi-Fi GO 4-16 4.3.11 USB Charger 4-29 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-31 4.3.13 Network iControl 4-33 4.3.14 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.15 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.16 Audio configurations 4-39 4.4 Introduction... a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-57 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-58 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-59 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-1 Setting up your...
... Probe II 4-12 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 Wi-Fi GO 4-16 4.3.11 USB Charger 4-29 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-31 4.3.13 Network iControl 4-33 4.3.14 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.15 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.16 Audio configurations 4-39 4.4 Introduction... a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-57 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-58 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-59 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-1 Setting up your...
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... versions operating systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ** The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® XP or later versions operating systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode** - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset -
... versions operating systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ** The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® XP or later versions operating systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode** - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset -
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...) mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan...
...) mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan...
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... reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of your system memory to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in x16 mode). Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/... processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. The P8Z77-I DELUXE affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than...
... reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of your system memory to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in x16 mode). Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/... processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. The P8Z77-I DELUXE affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than...
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...-friendly interface, you to the Limit with your USB devices such iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices 50% faster, even when the PC is powered off, in hand through AI Suite II utility. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version,... with iGPU Level Up! The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. Get total system-wide energy optimization by...
...-friendly interface, you to the Limit with your USB devices such iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices 50% faster, even when the PC is powered off, in hand through AI Suite II utility. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version,... with iGPU Level Up! The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. Get total system-wide energy optimization by...
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...hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in no need for ...devices via Wi-Fi. It allows you can regularly check for the ultimate convenience! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows users to ...
...hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in no need for ...devices via Wi-Fi. It allows you can regularly check for the ultimate convenience! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows users to ...
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...pin CHASSIS) 10. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [blue]) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 17. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 12. DRAM LED 18...EATX12V) 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 13. pin SPEAKER) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. DDR3 DIMM slots 4. switch Page 2-24 2-4 2-5 2-25 2-17 2-25 2-26 2-18 2-23 2-21 2-20 2-22 2-24 2-23 2-27 2-22 2-19 2-16 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-3 Clear ...
...pin CHASSIS) 10. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [blue]) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 17. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 12. DRAM LED 18...EATX12V) 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 13. pin SPEAKER) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. DDR3 DIMM slots 4. switch Page 2-24 2-4 2-5 2-25 2-17 2-25 2-26 2-18 2-23 2-21 2-20 2-22 2-24 2-23 2-27 2-22 2-19 2-16 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-3 Clear ...
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shared - shared - - - shared shared shared shared - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-15 shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 SMBUS Controller Thermal Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 PCIE x16 ASMedia USB 3.0 Intel 82579V LAN A B C D E F - - - G H - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - -
shared - shared - - - shared shared shared shared - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-15 shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 SMBUS Controller Thermal Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 PCIE x16 ASMedia USB 3.0 Intel 82579V LAN A B C D E F - - - G H - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - -
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..., then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-I DELUXE USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 PIN 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE USB3.0 Front panel connector Due to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56~USB78) These connectors...
..., then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-I DELUXE USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 PIN 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE USB3.0 Front panel connector Due to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56~USB78) These connectors...
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install front panel Connector (or Q-Cable) Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install front panel Connector (or Q-Cable) Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to turn off the light. 3. Error in... file name or incompatibility in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB...
...to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to turn off the light. 3. Error in... file name or incompatibility in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB...
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ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Audio I port 12. Due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. External SATA ports 1 and 2 10. USB 2.0 ports 1-4...USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Asmedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 UASP Mode 11. HDMI port 13. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 98 7 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 UASP, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 6. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE...
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Audio I port 12. Due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. External SATA ports 1 and 2 10. USB 2.0 ports 1-4...USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Asmedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 UASP Mode 11. HDMI port 13. Chapter 2 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 98 7 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 UASP, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 6. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE...
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...• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you ... Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your...
...• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you ... Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your...
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...Exit Menu for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...be used under the Exit menu. See section 2.2.5 Onboard switches for BIOS item modification. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such ...
...Exit Menu for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...be used under the Exit menu. See section 2.2.5 Onboard switches for BIOS item modification. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such ...
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... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: ... > HD Audio Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type WiFi Controller Bluetooth Controller Wifi Controller ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Enabled ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Intel LAN Controller Intel PXE OPROM Monitor Enabled HD SPDIF Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled...
... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: ... > HD Audio Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type WiFi Controller Bluetooth Controller Wifi Controller ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Enabled ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Intel LAN Controller Intel PXE OPROM Monitor Enabled HD SPDIF Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled...
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... items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays...
... items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays...
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... change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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...without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto]...applications. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled Intel ...
...without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto]...applications. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled Intel ...