What's the red usb port on my mobo?

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I have searched around for what it is, and apparently it's support to indicate higher power transfer or lets devices charge while the pc is off. The second one is definitely wrong, and on top of the port there's clearly "USB 3.1" on top of it. As far as I know type c is usb 3.1? It's a Asus motherboard btw.
 
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Intel® Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z170 chipset : *4
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A)
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From what i can tell, its just a USB 3.1 channel with a normal plug. I didn't go through your entire manual though so there might be more in there
The A-B-Cs of USB ports

First of all, USB 3.1 is the standard, and shouldn’t be confused with the shape of the ports in your computer or the cables that plug into it. USB 3.1 devices and computers are able to use both of the current...
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This is not a USB specification, but more of a feature. This color indicates that the connector does not power off during sleep or standby mode. On laptop or desktop computers they are great for charging external devices like smartphones. Its specification can be any of the above, so check your computer or device documentation for the exact one.
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https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2014/01/12/How-to-tell-what-type-of-USB-connector-you-have-by-color.aspx

Which Asus motherboard and I can be more specific
 
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Intel® Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z170 chipset : *4
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A)
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Asus link

From what i can tell, its just a USB 3.1 channel with a normal plug. I didn't go through your entire manual though so there might be more in there
The A-B-Cs of USB ports

First of all, USB 3.1 is the standard, and shouldn’t be confused with the shape of the ports in your computer or the cables that plug into it. USB 3.1 devices and computers are able to use both of the current plugs: Type-A, the rectangular plug that’s used by the majority of devices, Type-B, the square-shaped plug that’s mostly used for printers, external hard drives.
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http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-usb-3-1-when-will-it-be-released-and-what-will-it-do-for-pcs/
 
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