Asus TUF Gaming Z490-PLUS, Manual

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TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) 1-11
Chapter 1
6. M.2 slot
The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3) A
B
A
B
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4
mode).
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode).
• M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode,
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
• M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is occupied, SATA6G_56
will be disabled.
• M.2 slots support IRST (Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology).
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.