Motherboard compatibility with SSD

[Honrekt]

I have a ASUS Z170-A, Socket-1151 motherboard and was just wondering if i can use the Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. thanks for any help

 

[Nekrosys]

The ASUS Z170-A supports M.2 SSDs no problem.

 

[Honrekt]

Thank you, and where on the board do i plug it in? in the slots near the graphics card or?

 

[Nekrosys]

Thank you, and where on the board do i plug it in? in the slots near the graphics card or?

The M.2 slot is below the SATA ports on the right hand side of the motherboard.