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Green circuit board with four M.2 slots, silver heatsink cover and small blower fan, full-length PCIe x16 card

ASUS

ASUS 90MC05G0-M0UAY0 RAID controller PCIe 3.0 x16 4 NVMe M.2 128 Gbps

SKU CH-BK8D-ZZSBG MPN 90MC05G0-M0UAY0

Adds four NVMe M.2 drives via PCIe 3.0 x16 with Intel VROC RAID and active cooling

  • Key featuresIntel VROC ready and NVMe RAID support on AMD Ryzen Threadri
  • Supports four NVMe M.2 drives for up to 128 Gbps throughput
  • Intel VROC ready and NVMe RAID support on AMD Ryzen Threadripper
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface fits x8 and x16 slots
  • Two-phase power design delivers up to 14W output
  • Heatsink and blower fan prevent M.2 throttling

ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 PCIe 3.0 RAID Card

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 card adds four NVMe M.2 slots through a single PCIe 3.0 x16 connection. It targets builders using Intel VROC or AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms who need high-density solid-state storage. The card accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. Aggregate bandwidth reaches 128 Gbps across all four drives.

Installation notes and common issues

The card fits PCIe x16 or x8 slots and draws up to 14 W through a two-phase power design. A blower-style fan and heatsink assembly cool the installed drives; a physical switch disables the fan if silence is preferred. Builders must verify motherboard bifurcation support and obtain the required VROC hardware key for Intel RAID functionality. Clearance for the double-slot cooler should be confirmed before purchase.

Deciding specification: VROC key requirement

Intel VROC RAID 0, 1 and 5 modes only activate when a compatible VROC hardware key is installed on a supporting X299 motherboard with a matching CPU. Without the key the card operates as a simple JBOD pass-through. AMD Ryzen Threadripper systems provide NVMe RAID support without an extra key. Buyers who cannot source the Intel key should plan for software RAID or single-drive use.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model name90MC06P0-M0UAY0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size254 × 229 × 64 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 card is operating correctly after installation?

The four M.2 activity LEDs on the card will blink during drive access, and the integrated blower fan should spin when the M.2 fan power switch is enabled.

What comes in the box with the ASUS 90MC05G0-M0UAY0 and what must I purchase separately?

The card includes a stylish heatsink cover, integrated blower fan, M.2 fan power switch, and four M.2 slots for 2242/2260/2280/22110 drives; NVMe SSDs and an Intel VROC hardware key are sold separately.

Which version of the ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 card should I choose for Intel VROC RAID 0, 1, or 5 on a Threadripper system?

This single model supports Intel VROC RAID 0, 1, and 5 with the appropriate VROC key installed on a compatible X299 motherboard using a Skylake-X CPU, and also enables NVMe RAID on AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms.

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