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NVMe Slots (PCI-E 3.0 x32)
There are two PCI-E 3.0 x32 slots with Tray Cable Connector Interface connections on the
motherboard.
PCI-E 3.0 Slots
There are two PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots located on the motherboard. CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E and
CPU2 SLOT2 PCI-E are supported by their corresponding CPU's, and offer riser card support.
Note: To avoid causing interference with other components, please be sure to use an add-on
card that is fully compliant with the PCI-standard on a PCI slot.
PCI-E Hybrid M.2 Slots
The X11DPS-RE motherboard has two PCI-E hybrid M.2 slots, J30 (SLOT1), and J31
(SLOT2). M.2 was formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini
PCI-E. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency.
The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2280
and 22110 form factors.
A
Holder
C
Card Holder Mount
Turn 90 degrees
to lock
Press in here
B
Locked position
D
Locked position
with M.2 card
Hole Location on the MB
M.2 Card 80
M.2 Card 110
Rectangle hole
on MB
A+B+C
B
C
A
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Holder
Mount
Turn 90 degrees
Locked position
to lock
Plastic screw
STOP
42
A+B+C
A+B+C
A+B+D
D
B
A
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