ROM containing startup firmware or instructions.

Adapter connecting SATA-based M.2 drives.

Dedicated chip for secure cryptographic operations.

Header providing I2C communication.

Firmware module stored on expansion hardware.

Adapter connecting NVMe M.2 drives.

Trusted Platform Module for hardware-based security.

Header exposing general-purpose input/output signals.

Hardware storing or distributing firmware.

Controller bridging USB and storage interfaces.