Intel Optane memory—optional
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
NOTE: : Intel M15 Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
- 8th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
- Windows 10 64-bit version 1607 or higher (Anniversary Update)
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17.0 or higher
- UEFI BIOS configuration
Table 1. Intel Optane memory specificationIntel Optane memory specification
Feature
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Specifications
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Interface
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PCIe3x4 NVMe
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Connector
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M.2 card slot (2280)
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Configurations supported
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- 8th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
- Windows 10 64-bit version 1607 or higher (Anniversary Update)
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17.0 or higher
- UEFI BIOS configuration
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Capacity
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32 GB or 64 GB
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