Windows 10: Z370 Aorus Gaming Wifi PCIE lanes

Hi guys! A quick question. I have a Z370 Gaming Wifi motherboard and I have 2 SSDs, 3 HDDs and an Optane drive installed.

I'm planning to purchase a NVME drive to place on the 2nd M.2 slot (bottom slot) but I would like to clarify if it will read the NVME with no problem. I'm guessing it will read it since it is not PCIE based but I would like to have your opinion before I waste my money on a drive I cannot use.

Thank you!

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Intel "Coffee Lake" Platform Detailed - 24 PCIe Lanes from the Chipset

Z97 has 8 chipset PCIe lanes, Z170 has 20, Z270 has 24 - so how is the same 24 lanes on Z370 a "step up"?

How did you get that from the OP? He (erroneously) said Z370 has MORE lanes, but it has the same 24 as Z270 - somehow you take that to mean Inel's lane count is shrinking every generation? Rej, you're slipping farther into a (Ry)zen meditation coma every day, come back to the familiar reality of Intel's safe embrace for a while, and play with your INTEL/NVIDIA PC ...Ryzen and Threadripper were only a bad dream, wake up now...

 

Gigabyte Unleashes its Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard

While enthusiasts are preparing their wallets for the Intel Coffee Lake launch on October 5, Gigabyte is diligently filling retailers' shelves with their upcoming Z370 AORUS motherboards. With as many as six different models to choose from, consumers will surely find a motherboard that best suit their needs. The Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7, in particular, is bound to attract a lot of attention from the more hardcore crowd. Being the cream of the crop of Gigabyte's Z370 lineup means that this motherboard will bring many unique features to the table.











Built on a completely revamped digital power design, the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 features server-grade 10K Ultra Durable Black capacitors, chokes, PWM, and Smart Power Stage controllers. This design provides up to 60 amps per power phase which should be plenty to squeeze every bit of performance through overclocking from the new Intel Coffee Lake processors. While the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 markets itself as a capable overclocking motherboard, it also aims to provide the best audio experience for audiophiles and gamers. The audio ecosystem consists of a brand new Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, an ESS SABRE 9018 DAC, audiophile-grade WIMA and Nichicon capacitors, and a TXC oscillator. On the software front, Gigabyte has partnered with Creative to bring the Sound BlasterX 720° software to let the user control the entire audio experience.

The AORUS cooling system also makes itself present in the form of nine temperature sensors and eight hybrid fan headers distributed strategically across the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 to provide multiple cooling options. One of the new features is their Fan Stop technology which basically turns on the connected fan, when the temperature reaches a certain threshold. The user has complete control of the sensors and fan headers through Gigabyte's Smart Fan 5 software.

Gigabyte intends to maximize storage performance on the Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 by providing up to three PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slots for the brave who plan to build a RAID 0 with multiple NVMe storage devices. To prevent thermal throttling, the manufacturer developed a simple thermal solution called AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard to reduce and dissipate generated heat during prolonged use. Intel's Optane technology is also supported if the user requires faster storage options. There are three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots onboard the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 to provide 3-Way CrossFire or 2-Way SLI support.

In terms of networking, the motherboard comes with dual LAN technology. The Intel GbE LAN controller is the common choice for many gamers. However, Rivet Network's Killer E2500 controller offers a better overall gaming and media experience. Users can prioritize and control their internet bandwidth on the fly using the Killer Control Center application.

A gaming motherboard wouldn't be considered as such without the fancy LEDs, and the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 has plenty of it. There are multiple light zones throughout the motherboard. In this iteration of RGB Fusion, there is support for 5V and 12V digital LED strips with up to 300 LED lights, whereby the user can control each LED individually. The RGB Fusion software comes with predefined patterns and speed settings, or you can make your own.

 

GIGABYTE Aorus Z370 Motherboard Series Pictured

Here are some of the first pictures of GIGABYTE's Aorus branded Z370 series motherboards. The lineup begins with the Aorus Z370 Gaming 3 and Aorus Z370 Gaming K3. These two boards are nearly identical to each other, and differ with only their onboard gigabit Ethernet controller, with the Gaming K3 featuring the latest Killer E2500 controller, while the Gaming 3 features Intel i219-V. Both boards feature just the one PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot wired to the CPU, with the second slot being electrical x4 and wired to the PCH. GIGABYTE has been traditionally generous with its onboard audio solutions, and these boards are no exception. You get a Realtek ALC1220 (120 dBA SNR) CODEC strapped to a single headphones amp circuit, ground-layer isolation, and audio-grade capacitors.

Moving slightly up the ladder is the Aorus Z370 Ultra Gaming, pictured below. You get a similar CPU VRM implementation to the Gaming K3, but with two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (x8/x8 with both populated) wired to the CPU, for multi-GPU setups. You also get a stylish I/O shroud. Positioned above the Ultra Gaming, is the Aorus Z370 Gaming 5. This board features a stronger CPU VRM, three M.2 slots as opposed to two on the Ultra Gaming, a higher grade onboard audio with a high-grade OPAMP, more USB 3.1 ports, 802.11 ac + Bluetooth WLAN; and a full-length I/O shroud. Leading the pack (for now) is the Aorus Z370 Gaming 7. Positioned further above the Gaming 5, this board features the highest-grade onboard audio solution from GIGABYTE, with an ESS Sabre AMP; M.2 SSD heatsinks, two gigabit Ethernet interfaces (Intel + Killer), and reinforcement braces around even more slots. These boards are expected to launch on the 5th of October, 2017.









Source: VideoCardz