Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the computer and any type of SATA-based storage media such as
hard drives and Solid-State Drives (SSDs).
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7
th
Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.5 or higher
Table 5. Intel Optane memory
Interface PCIe Gen 3 x2, NVMe
Connector M.2
Congurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB
NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory or Disabling
Intel Optane memory.
Ports and connectors
Table 6. Ports and connectors
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB/Video
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with Power Delivery
• Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• One Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port/DisplayPort
• One HDMI port
Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Table 7. Ports and connectors
Internal:
M.2 card
• One M.2 slot for Solid-State Drive (SSD)
• One M.2 slot for wireless/bluetooth combo card
Communications
Table 8. Supported communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps controller integrated on the system board
Wireless
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.2
• Miracast
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