Asus ROG STRIX B560-A GAMING Series Manual page 22

6. M.2 slots
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 SSD modules.
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The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
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Intel 11 Gen Processors:
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M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel 11 Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled
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for other CPUs.
Intel B560 Chipset:
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M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_2 runs at SATA mode, SATA6G_1
will be disabled.
To enable Intel Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-
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attached slots with Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology.
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B M.2_2(SOCKET3)
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