Motherboard User Manual
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Chapter 1
6. M.2 slots
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
M.2_1
M.2_2
M.2_3
M.2_4
• Intel
®
Core™ Processors (14
th
& 13
th
& 12
th
Gen):
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel
®
Z790 Chipset:
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode)
• Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.