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7. M.2 slot
The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules.
• M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type
2242 / 2260/ 2280 / 22110 storage devices.
• M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280
PCIe storage devices.
• When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
• M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3
will be disabled. When M.2_2 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs x1 mode.
• M.2_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_3 is populated SATA6G_56
will be disabled.
• M.2 slots supports IRST (Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology).
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.