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M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
Z170M-PLUS
Z170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3)
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This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
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The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s.
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M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe
and SATA modes.
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W hen a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports
devices in both PCIe and SATA modes.
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W hen a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports
one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector
only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 socket than the SATA
Express connector.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately
ASUS Z170M-PLUS
M.2(SOCKET3)
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