This is a PCI-Express x4 card which provides a pair of USB 3.1 Type-A ports. These are the same shape as older USB 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 ports, and are backward compatible with older devices without need for adapters.
William George (Marketing Project Manager) Says:
USB just keeps getting faster! The latest version (3.1) supports speeds on par with Thunderbolt and introduces a new connector shape: Type C. Those new connectors are going to take a while to catch on, I think, so for now it looks like PC hardware is sticking with the more traditional Type A plug we are all used to. If you have a device that uses a Type C connection, though, cables will be available to go between the two (just like USB Type A -> Micro USB cables now, commonly used to charge cell phones).
USB just keeps getting faster! The latest version (3.1) supports speeds on par with Thunderbolt and introduces a new connector shape: Type C. Those new connectors are going to take a while to catch on, I think, so for now it looks like PC hardware is sticking with the more traditional Type A plug we are all used to. If you have a device that uses a Type C connection, though, cables will be available to go between the two (just like USB Type A -> Micro USB cables now, commonly used to charge cell phones).
Model: Asus USB 3.1 TYPE-A CARD
Specifications
Card Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Asus |
| Type of Ports | USB 3.0 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Location(s) | External |
| Interface | PCI-Express x4 |
| Form Factor | Full Height |
Features
- 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds - twice as fast as USB 3.0
- Most popular dual Type-A connectors plus backward compatibility
- Fits in any PCIe x4, x8, x16 slot
2 x USB 3.1 ports [Type A]
Backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 interface
