A bios update will add support for intel optane to asus 200 series motherboards

For example, the combination of an Intel Optane SSD and a powerful HDD not only speeds up the system, but also dramatically reduces boot time, file load and the speed of the most frequent tasks. Working in conjunction with an HDD, Intel Optane technology speeds systems without sacrificing high storage capacities.

UEFI / BIOS update for ASUS 200 Series motherboards

So users with compatible ASUS 200 series motherboards will receive firmware updates for the UEFI / BIOS that can be easily installed and configured to make the devices compatible with the new Intel Optane memory.

Once the new update is installed and configured, the BIOS will retain all the details about the configuration of compatibility with Intel Optane, so even after restoring the settings to the factory settings, the equipment will continue to have support for the new memories. The same applies when clearing CMOS settings or re-updating BIOS.

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As for other hardware requirements, in order for your PC to take full advantage of the new Intel Optane memories you will need at least a seventh generation Intel Kaby Lake processor, a new 200 series chipset and an M.2 2280 slot with two or four way PCI Express. On this page you will see all the requirements.

Also, you will have to wait until April 24 to request one of these units, which by the way are not so expensive. For a 16GB drive you will have to shell out around $ 45, while a 32GB will cost you about $ 80.

Below you can see a list with ASUS 200 series motherboards that bring support for Intel Optane SSDs.