Asus Z170-WS Z170-WS User Guide for English - Page 53
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15. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Chapter 1 • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 X4_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration of this user guide for more details. When you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors and set a higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set the priority. • M.2 X4_2 SATA mode shares bandwidth with SATA6G_12. When you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors and set a higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set the priority. • M.2 X4_2 PCIe mode shares bandwidth with U.2. When you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors and set a higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than U.2 interface. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set the priority. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. Z170-WS 1-35