Z170 Extreme6+ header below Dr. Debug

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   Hello,
What is the header below the Dr. Debug screen labeled TB2?

It looks like a USB 2.0 header without a surround, just pins.

I need an extra (3rd) USB power supply for a card reader and was wondering if this would work?

Thanks!

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nate Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote nate Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z170 Extreme6+ header below Dr. Debug Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 9:31am
	Hello, What is the header below the Dr. Debug screen labeled TB2? It looks like a USB 2.0 header without a surround, just pins. I need an extra (3rd) USB power supply for a card reader and was wondering if this would work? Thanks!

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25073	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 12:08pm
	I am not sure, Thunderbolt 2.0 maybe? There is no reference to it in the user manual.


parsec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 04 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 4996	Post Options Post Reply Quote parsec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 12:38pm
	Definitely not a USB header, it's an alternate type of internal Thunderbolt AIC connector. If you are not using the internal USB 3.0 connector on your board, you can get a USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 adapter, and use that as a power source. Otherwise, USB power is 5V, one of the three standard rails of any PC PSU. Tapping into the red wire on a four pin molex connector/cable from the PSU and adapting it to the input of your card reader would work.


Skylinestar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Apr 2016 Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skylinestar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 2:04pm
	It sure looks like a Thunderbolt header. http://www.chiploco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Intel-Thunderbolt-PCIe-Expansion-Cards-_3.jpg http://forums.tweaktown.com/attachments/asrock/7068d1406957220-asrock-z97-extreme-6-thunderbolt-connector-asus-thunderbolt-exii-jpg https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Motherboards/ASUS-Z97-Deluxe-Motherboard-Review/CPU-Cooler-Fit-and-Included-Accessories
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