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13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)
This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt
Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a
DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain conguration.
The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.
14. M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
• This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices.
• The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express. Only one SATA device could
be activated. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to section 3.6.7 Onboard Device
Configuration regarding the BIOS switch.
• When using Intel
®
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
ensure to set up the Windows
®
UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.