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ASUS X99 and Z97 Motherboards Support NVM Express Devices
ASUS today announced that it is the world’s first motherboard brand to support all NVM Express (NVMe) storage devices via a simple UEFI BIOS update and optional ASUS Hyper Kit expansion card. The free UEFI BIOS update enable all ASUS X99 and Z97 motherboards to be compatible with the latest NVMe storage devices.
The free UEFI BIOS update enable all ASUS X99 and Z97 motherboards to be compatible with the latest NVMe storage devices, including those with PCI Express® (PCIe®) and M.2 (PCIe) interfaces. All ASUS X99 motherboards are also compatible with the latest 2.5-inch NVMe SFF-8639 solid-state drives (SSDs), via the exclusive ASUS Hyper Kit expansion card — for ultimate data-transfer bandwidth up to 32Gbit/s.
NVM Express: The ultra-fast future of PC storage
NVM Express is a new storage architecture that upgrades the popular Advanced Host Controller Interface (ACHI) standard. The new technology eliminates the bottlenecks that constrain the performance of the newest SSD storage devices and improves power-efficiency, driving performance to new extremes and reducing running costs.
Only when connected via NVMe are consumers able to experience the very best performance from the latest-generation SSD storage devices for data-transfers are up to five times (5X) faster than traditional 6Gbit/s SATA connections
Flexible and easy NVM Express support for all ASUS X99 and Z97 owners
All ASUS X99 and Z97 motherboards offer support for the latest-generation NVMe devices via a fast and simple UEFI BIOS update, applied using the ASUS-exclusive USB BIOS Flashback. This innovative utility downloads the latest UEFI BIOS to a USB flash drive, enabling users to update the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS quickly and easily. The motherboard does not even need to have a processor or memory modules in place: users simply connect the power supply, plug in their USB drive, press the USB BIOS Flashback or Reset button and then sit back and wait — there’s nothing else to do.
Once upgraded, all ASUS X99 and Z97 motherboards offer full support for both PCIe and M.2 NVMe storage devices. With the optional ASUS Hyper Kit expansion card, owners of ASUS X99 motherboards are free to attach 2.5-inch NVMe storage devices via the SFF-8639 (Mini-SAS HD) connector provided by Hyper Kit. ASUS Hyper Kit can be also purchased separately.
ASUS motherboards with NVM Express support
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|
PCI Express |
SFF-8639 |
BIOS Version |
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Rampage V Extreme/U3.1 |
Yes |
Yes (Available in April 2015) |
1401 |
|
Sabertooth X99 |
Yes |
Yes |
0216 |
|
X99-Deluxe/U3.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-Pro/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-A/USB 3.1(Transfer Express) |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-A/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
Rampage V Extreme |
Yes |
Yes (Available in April) |
1401 |
|
X99-Deluxe |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-S |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
X99-A |
Yes |
Yes |
1702 |
|
Z97-Deluxe/USB 3.1(NFC & WLC) |
Yes |
N/A |
0401 |
|
Z97-Deluxe/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
N/A |
0401 |
|
Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
N/A |
0501 |
|
Z97-A/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
N/A |
0501 |
|
Z97-Deluxe(NFC & WLC) |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Z97-Deluxe |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac) |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Z97-Pro |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Z97-A |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Z97-AR |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
N/A |
0401 |
|
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2/USB 3.1 |
Yes |
N/A |
0203 |
|
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2 |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Sabertooth Z97 Mark S |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Gryphon Z97 Armor Edition |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Gryphon Z97 |
Yes |
N/A |
2205 |
|
Maximus VII Formula |
Yes |
N/A |
2601 |
|
Maximus VII Hero |
Yes |
N/A |
2601 |
|
Maximus VII Ranger |
Yes |
N/A |
2601 |
|
Maximus VII Gene |
Yes |
N/A |
2601 |
|
Maximus VII Impact |
Yes |
N/A |
2601 |
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#5051396 Posted on: 04/15/2015 08:27 PM
The Hyperkit thingy only works on ASUS motherboards afaik. Just a tip for anyone thinking of getting a NVMe device and wanting to use M2 with it.
The Hyperkit thingy only works on ASUS motherboards afaik. Just a tip for anyone thinking of getting a NVMe device and wanting to use M2 with it.
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#5051585 Posted on: 04/16/2015 04:15 AM
Might be worth reading this also some sizing issues with graphics cards
https://pcdiy.asus.com/2015/04/asus-z97-x99-motherboards-intel-750-series-nvme-ssds-all-you-need-to-know/
Might be worth reading this also some sizing issues with graphics cards
https://pcdiy.asus.com/2015/04/asus-z97-x99-motherboards-intel-750-series-nvme-ssds-all-you-need-to-know/
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#5051592 Posted on: 04/16/2015 04:57 AM
At least something, but yeah they need to sell more z97 & x99 first
What about older chipsets, I have a Z77,Z87, X79 motherboard?
At this time NVMe based storage solutions have not been internally validated and supported via updated firmware. We are currently evaluating bandwidth and resource commit in enabling support on this older chipsets / platforms. Subscribe to PCDIY for updates.
At this time NVMe based storage solutions have not been internally validated and supported via updated firmware. We are currently evaluating bandwidth and resource commit in enabling support on this older chipsets / platforms. Subscribe to PCDIY for updates.
At least something, but yeah they need to sell more z97 & x99 first
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#5051611 Posted on: 04/16/2015 07:27 AM
This is a noob's question here, but does it pay off to download such a MB bios anyway, if you're not running such a device?
Also I don't get it, do I need that add in piece with the rampage 5 to run a PCIe device? I wouldn't or am I wrong?
This is a noob's question here, but does it pay off to download such a MB bios anyway, if you're not running such a device?
Also I don't get it, do I need that add in piece with the rampage 5 to run a PCIe device? I wouldn't or am I wrong?
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#5051658 Posted on: 04/16/2015 10:04 AM
This is a noob's question here, but does it pay off to download such a MB bios anyway, if you're not running such a device?
Also I don't get it, do I need that add in piece with the rampage 5 to run a PCIe device? I wouldn't or am I wrong?
This new UEFI is not really needed if you are not using those types of device.
But based on x99 deluxe bios releases, they do not list all the changes in their history logs (which is a bit dumb)
Moreover, for the x99 deluxe, the usual mysterious "improve system stability" term is used for this new 1702. So I guess I will make the update even if I have not planned to use "Hyper Kit device"
NVME is normally supported since 1401.
Generally speaking, nvme support in UEFI is only needed if you plan to boot on that device. If used as a non-system drive, Linux or windows 7 and above have driver for it.
This is a noob's question here, but does it pay off to download such a MB bios anyway, if you're not running such a device?
Also I don't get it, do I need that add in piece with the rampage 5 to run a PCIe device? I wouldn't or am I wrong?
This new UEFI is not really needed if you are not using those types of device.
But based on x99 deluxe bios releases, they do not list all the changes in their history logs (which is a bit dumb)
Moreover, for the x99 deluxe, the usual mysterious "improve system stability" term is used for this new 1702. So I guess I will make the update even if I have not planned to use "Hyper Kit device"
NVME is normally supported since 1401.
Generally speaking, nvme support in UEFI is only needed if you plan to boot on that device. If used as a non-system drive, Linux or windows 7 and above have driver for it.
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This adds to the reasons why I shoud get an X99 motherboard.