ASUS HYPER M.2
X16 Gen 4 Card
Quick Start Guide
E16246
December 2019
First Edition 15060-0GR20000
Parts and features
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M.2_LED1 M.2_LED2 M.2_LED3 M.2_LED4
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HYPER M.2 X16 GEN4 CARD |
FAN Power Switch
This switch allows you to turn the fan on or off.
M.2 Access LEDs
These LEDs will blink to indicate that data are being read/written from/into the M.2 storage devices.
PCI Express interface
This is the interface for the ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 GEN 4 CARD to be installed in your motherboard’s PCI Express slot. Ensure to install the ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 GEN 4 CARD into a PCI Express 4.0/3.0 slot for optimum results.
PCIe M.2 storage device connectors
These connectors allow you to install PCIe M.2 storage devices.
Pre-installed M.2 rubber pads
These 1 mm rubber pads are installed on the ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 GEN 4 CARD by default and are compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
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Specifications summary
Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface |
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External Connectors |
4 x M.2 slots (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0)* |
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* Supports PCIe M.2 storage devices only. |
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LED and Switch |
1 x M.2 FAN Power Switch |
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4 x M.2 Instruction LEDs |
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Thermal Solution |
Active fan with heatsink |
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RAID support |
AMD TRX40 / X570 Series Motherboard models with PCIe Gen 4 support. |
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Supports PCIe Gen 3 bandwidth for other RAID on CPU models. |
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Dimension (L x W x H) |
27 x 12.2 x 1.5 cm |
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Compatible Models |
Visit to www.asus.com for the latest compatible model lists. |
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
•M.2 storage devices are not included in the package.
Getting started
To install M.2 storage devices onto your ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 GEN 4 CARD:
1.Remove the six (6) cover screws that secure the cover to the ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 GEN 4 CARD, then remove the cover and set it aside.
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