User Guide

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
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13. M.2 socket 3 (M.2 X1_1; M.2 X1_2)
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.
• M.2 X1_1 shares SATA ports with SATA6G_5 and M.2 X1_2 shares SATA ports with
SATA6G_6. When you use both M.2 and SATA connectors, the system will set a
higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can adjust the BIOS settings
to set the priority.
• When set to [Auto], SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6 are disabled when M.2 connectors
are detected. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set the priority. Refer to section
4.6.4 PCH Configuration of this user guide for more details.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.