Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING Manual page 37

12. M.2 sockets (M.2_1 (Socket 3); M.2_2 (Socket 3))
These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules.
• M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 /
2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices.
• M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110
PCIe storage devices.
• These sockets support IRST (Intel
• When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 (SATA6G_2) will
be disabled.
• The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
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