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6. M.2 slots
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 SSD modules.
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
A
B
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B
• Intel
®
11
th
Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel
®
11
th
Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled
for other CPUs.
• Intel
®
B560 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
• M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_2 runs at SATA mode, SATA6G_1
will be disabled.
• To enable Intel
®
Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-
attached slots with Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.