Asus ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX MAXIMUS IX APEX Users ManualEnglish - Page 48

DIMM.2 slot DIMM.2_SLOT, This socket allows you to install the bundled DIMM.2 card to connect M.2 SSD

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11. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) This socket allows you to install the bundled DIMM.2 card to connect M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • These sockets support Intel® Optane™ Technology. Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
11.
DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT)
This socket allows you to install the bundled DIMM.2 card to connect M.2 SSD
modules.
M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110
PCIe storage devices.
M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 /
2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices.
These sockets support IRST (Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology).
These sockets support Intel
®
Optane™ Technology. Intel
®
Optane Technology is only
supported when using 7th Generation Intel
®
Processors. Before using Intel
®
Optane
memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS
to the latest version from ASUS support website.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
Before you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card.
The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on
your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card.