Asus P8Z77 WS User Guide - Page 19

Chapter 1 USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to 3x faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep, or hibernation modes. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response, and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed, and instant activation for complete ease of use, and even prevent data loss with included backup functionality. USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. With its new complementary Windows® application, users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience! Network iControl With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, the programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion. and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one-step setup. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS P8Z77 WS 1-5