ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E M.2 Slots Full Specs

The ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming motherboard features dual M.2 slots for Intel 8th/9th gen CPUs. Supports NVMe RAID, SupremeFX audio, and Aura Sync RGB. Ideal for gaming rigs with fast storage.

Detailed specs, setup, and compatibility for maximizing SSD performance.

M.2 Slot Specifications

2x M.2: M.2_1 PCIe 3.0 x4 (CPU), M.2_2 PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA (chipset).
  • 2280/22110 support
  • Dissipator heatsinks

Primary Slot (M.2_1)

Direct CPU lanes, up to 32Gbps. No shared bandwidth.
  • Boot RAID capable

Secondary Slot (M.2_2)

Chipset, SATA compatible. Heatsink included.
  • ROG M.2 tips LED

BIOS and Installation

Q-Release lever for easy install. BIOS > Boot > CSM off.
  • Update to latest AGESA

Compatible Drives

Samsung 970 EVO, WD Black NVMe.
  • RAID 0 for speed