Ports on Asus Z370-P include M.2 and SATA, but their connectivity depends on configuration.
Ports on Asus Z370-P include M.2 and SATA, but their connectivity depends on configuration.
Checking the impact of adding a M.2 SSD on your PCIe x16 slot is worth considering. The motherboard supports two M.2 slots, and the manual notes that installing a device in SATA mode blocks the SATA port. Regarding the M.2_2 slot, it’s not specified, so it’s unclear if it would disable any ports or affect GPU lanes. Since the chipset manages its own lanes, you may need to verify with the manual or manufacturer details. Let me know if you’d like further clarification.