Asus Z97 Series Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series
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Chapter 1
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 2260/2280 storage devices.
The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATAEXPRESS_1. Refer to section 3.6.3
PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details.
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.