Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the system
and any type of SATA-based storage media such as hard drives and solid-state drives
(SSDs).
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is only supported on 8
th
generation and later
Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor platforms with Windows 10 64–bit and above
installed.
Table 11. Intel Optane memory
Interface PCIex2
Connector M.2
Congurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB
Audio
Table 12. Audio specications
Controller Realtek ALC3254-CG with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers Two
Speaker output 2 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Table 13. Storage
specications
Interface
• SATA 6 Gbps
• PCIe up to 16 Gbps
Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive
Solid-state drive (SSD) One M.2 2280 drive
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