Hyper Express Specifications Summary - Asus Hyper Express User Manual

2. Hyper Express specifications summary
Hyper Express allows you to install two M.2 or mSATA storage devices providing flexibility
while enjoying the ultra-fast transfer speed of up to 10 Gb/s.
Chipset
Interface
External Connectors
Internal Connectors
Data Rate
LEDs and button
Operating Systems
Supported
Support CD
Size
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• SSD data rate depends on the speed of the installed SSDs.
• Thermal condition must be monitored during SSD usage.
ASMedia 1062R RAID Controller
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SATA Express interface (PCI Express 2.0 x2 bandwidth)
1 x SATA Express connector
1 x 2-pin front panel led header(Q-LED header)
1 x mode switch button
Lane 1 sockets*:
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (Support SATA SSD only)**
1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s port support half or full size SSD (Support
SATA SSD only)**
Lane 2 sockets*:
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (Support SATA SSD only)**
1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s port support half or full size SSD (Support
SATA SSD only)**
* Install only one M.2 or mSATA on the same lane.
** Support two M.2 or two mSATA devices at the same time. For Super
Speed mode (RAID 0 mode), it is recommended that you install the same
type of storage device (two M.2 or two mSATA) for better compatibility
and reliability. Installing mixed type of storage devices (one M.2 and
mSATA) can be done in the Normal mode (AHCI mode) but make sure
that the storage devices are not installed on the same socket lane.
SATA Express maximum at 10Gbps
1 x Lane 1 sockets LED (S1, green)
1 x Lane 2 sockets LED (S2, green)
1 x Super Speed mode* change LED (blue)
1 x Mode switch button
Windows 7, Windows
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ASUS Hyper Express Utility
3.5-inch standard (14.6 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm) (L x W x H)
8, Windows 8.1
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