[SOLVED] Is it possible to 3 x M.2 Slots without any downfalls

[MichaelJDon]

Hi:

I am having a little trouble following this topic in the Asus Motherboard manual.

I am in the process of purchasing a Asus Maximus Hero Xiii Motherboard and a 11 Gen CPU. I will be using the following slots:

PCIE x16_1 (Video Card)
PCIE x16_2 (USB 2.0, 4 Port Card)
PCIE x16_3 (USB 2.0, 4 Port Card)

PCIE x1 (Sound Card)

I want to also use the following M.2 Slots with some Western Digital NVME Cards:

M.2_1 in PCIE 4.0 Mode SN-850 NVME
M.2_2 in PCIE 4.0 Mode SN-850 NVME
M.2_3 in PCIE 3.0 Mode SN-750 NVME

Is the above setup possible.

If so, how many of the SATA Ports be disabled.

Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Michael

 

[RealBeast]

Yes, as long as one or both of the USB cards are only x4.
Here is a spec sheet that is pretty clear for you to look at, pages vii and viii.
SATA ports are disabled with this setup if PCIEX16 is used -- if x2 mode used then SATA6G_34 is disabled, and if the slot is used at x4 then both SATA6G_34 and 12 are disabled.

 

[MichaelJDon]

Yes, as long as one or both of the USB cards are only x4.
Here is a spec sheet that is pretty clear for you to look at, pages vii and viii.
SATA ports are disabled with this setup if PCIEX16 is used -- if x2 mode used then SATA6G_34 is disabled, and if the slot is used at x4 then both SATA6G_34 and 12 are disabled.

Yes, as long as one or both of the USB cards are only x4.
Here is a spec sheet that is pretty clear for you to look at, pages vii and viii.
SATA ports are disabled with this setup if PCIEX16 is used -- if x2 mode used then SATA6G_34 is disabled, and if the slot is used at x4 then both SATA6G_34 and 12 are disabled.

Hi:

I have seen so many posts about problems when using the M.2 Slots, I think that I will use the 3 x M.2 Slots as I mentioned and just avoid the USB Ports Cards and just go for an external USB Hub instead. This way I should have no issues as you mentioned.

Thanks for your assistance.

Michael....

 

[RealBeast]

Sure, and a USB hub is a very good solution and less hassle than older cards with newer hardware.