As always, go direct to the source:
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Assuming a second gen Ryzen or later:
"1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) "
Yes, it can utilize that 970 EVO.