Specifications

ASUS Z97-C
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Chapter 1
12. M.2 Socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
• This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
• The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA Express slot. Refer to section 3.6.3
PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details.
• When using Intel
®
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
ensure to set up the Windows
®
UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
Z97-C
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Z97-C M.2(SOCKET3)
M.2(SOCKET3)
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.