Using M.2 on a Z97-A Motherboard

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If I buy and use an M.2 SSD for my z97-a board, do I lose any pci-e lanes or sata ports? Because I have read that this happens with many other boards but I could not find a definite answer for this board.

Do I need to buy a specific M.2 SSD that works through sata or pci-e? I'm really not sure. Any relevant information is extremely helpful.

Thank you!
 
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https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97A/specifications/
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
look like pcie. but it only running x2, so it a waste.

get a sata ssd instead.
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did you try reading the manual?
 
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From Manual:
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[PCIeX1 and 2 slot at X1 Mode] Enabled the PCIex1_1 and PCIex1_2 to run at X1 mode

[M.2 Mode] The M.2 slot runs at X2 mode for high performance support
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I'm not 100% how to use these modes, which PCIe lane they are referring to, etc.
 
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https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97A/specifications/
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
look like pcie. but it only running x2, so it a waste.

get a sata ssd instead.
 
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