Asus Z97M-PLUS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
12. 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 SATA ports 5 and 6. 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.
M.2 (SOCKET3)
Z97M-PLUS
Z97M-PLUS M.2 socket