PCIEx16 drops to x 8 when M2 SSD is installed???

m 2 4 0 in 3 0 slot   Dan m2 expansion slot

PCIe PCIe x 16 Slots 7 · 6 · 5 · 4 · 3 · 2 · 1 SSD Slots 5 x Ultra-Fast Storage：4*PCIe x4 slots; Efficient Overall Thermal：VRM Thermal

Gen 4 is faster than Gen 3 2 standard contains variants with up to four PCIe lanes, one SATA 6 Gbs and or one USB port So it is possible to connect PCIe as well as SATA SSDs

booking slot meaning So, the PCIe or third-generation card will function when installed in a PCIe or second-generation slot as the PCIe standard is such that it is both Here is my dilemma My ASUS Z790 Prime P Mobo has Three slots Here are the specs: Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: _1 slot (Key