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8) M2S_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Installation Notices for the M2S_32G and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2S_32G connectors. The M2S_32G connector shares bandwidth
with the SATA3 5 connector. Refer to the following table for details:
Connector
Type of
SATA3 0
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD
a
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
a
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a
No M.2 SSD Installed
a
a: Available r: Not available
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SATA3 1
SATA3 2
SATA3 3
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
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SATA3 4
SATA3 5
a
r
a
a
a
a
a
a
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